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KV09 HGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,887 mi
Last recorded162,887 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 162,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 157,648 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 150,336 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 146,981 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 142,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 139,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 136,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,721 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

near side front and rear tyres , showing side wall damage ,off side rear road wheel valve perishing . off side front tyre showing slight uneven wear on outer edge .

park brake stiff to lock out when tested under load , rear foot brakes did not lock out , recommend a further inspection to determine overall condition .

recommend a further coil spring inspection , off side rear , spring at lower coil may not be seated correctly. condition to be checked at lower coil .

screen chipped near side front

Fail 12 Apr 2019 127,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust showing corrosion

near side front and rear tyres , showing side wall damage ,off side rear road wheel valve perishing . off side front tyre showing slight uneven wear on outer edge .

park brake stiff to lock out when tested under load , rear foot brakes did not lock out , recommend a further inspection to determine overall condition .

recommend a further coil spring inspection , off side rear , spring at lower coil may not be seated correctly. condition to be checked at lower coil .

screen chipped near side front

Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,475 miles

brakes linings to be inspected all round.

near side rear park brake stiff to lock out .

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,966 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

exhaust showing corrosion

near side rear park brake stiff to lockout, brakes linings to be inspected all round.

rear number plate requiers securing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,794 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,542 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,708 miles

Centre rear exhaust bracket corroded off the exhaust

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,906 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KV09 HGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV09 HGJ, 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 KV09 HGJ registered?

KV09 HGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is KV09 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 HGJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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