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KY08 GAB

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,987 mi
Last recorded89,987 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 GAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,987 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 84,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,152 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 76,054 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,250 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 73,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 57,044 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 46,433 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,299 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s approx 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 44,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s approx 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

long travel park brake

nail o/s front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,922 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre splitting/cracking inbetween tread

n/s o/s rear tyres worn on inner egdes + splitting/cracking inbetween tread

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge + splitting/cracking inbetween tread

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,691 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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KY08 GAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY08 GAB, 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 KY08 GAB registered?

KY08 GAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for KY08 GAB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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