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KY09 HXS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,804 mi
Last recorded231,804 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 HXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 231,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 222,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 222,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 209,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 192,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 192,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 163,372 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 163,372 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 146,851 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 132,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 132,281 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 114,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 90,794 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 90,794 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

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

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