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M123 CJB

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,644 mi
Last recorded48,644 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 CJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,644 miles

Nearside Front Light intensity reduced (Dip Headlamp)

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Fail 12 Mar 2026 48,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Pass 4 Mar 2025 44,767 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 44,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 40,279 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 37,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 35,568 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 35,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,326 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,189 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 24,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,819 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,029 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,644 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 9,643 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to show crackes

Pass 6 Apr 2012 7,252 miles

inner sidewalls on rear tyres starting to split

rubber perished on both front tyres

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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M123 CJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M123 CJB, 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 M123 CJB registered?

M123 CJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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