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KU59 VMA

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,961 mi
Last recorded63,961 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 63,961 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 60,605 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 58,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 54,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,324 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 51,324 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,243 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 47,243 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,450 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 42,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 39,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,344 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2014 26,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,361 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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KU59 VMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 66,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU59 VMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU59 VMA registered?

KU59 VMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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