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KY09 HVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,893 mi
Last recorded82,893 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 HVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,893 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 76,486 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 12 Nov 2022 76,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Nov 2021 72,936 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 72,871 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 64,915 miles

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

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

Fail 29 Apr 2019 64,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracked inner wall ,deep cut side wall (strong advice) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

hand brake high

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,349 miles

Front tyres damaged on sidewalls

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,264 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 44,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 30,317 miles

front brake pads appear low.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,944 miles

curb damage to alloys

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to exhaust

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2012 23,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

curb damage to alloys

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to exhaust

undertray fitted

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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KY09 HVJ 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 70.6%.

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 KY09 HVJ, 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 KY09 HVJ registered?

KY09 HVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is KY09 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 HVJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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