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M12 FVS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,291 mi
Last recorded98,291 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 FVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 98,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 94,167 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail end/bumper bar. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 94,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail end/bumper bar. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 93,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,161 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2022 89,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s infront brake hoses plus cross over (1.1.11 (c))

minor screen damage

offside rear bumper and panel damage

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2022 89,719 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s infront brake hoses plus cross over (1.1.11 (c))

minor screen damage

offside rear bumper and panel damage

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,946 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material infront brake hoses + cross over n/s -o/s (1.1.11 (c))

minor screen damage ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / sheilds fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2021 85,946 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding + balance (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material infront brake hoses + cross over n/s -o/s (1.1.11 (c))

minor screen damage ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / sheilds fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,029 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer end / infront brake hose ; (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 83,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded infront brake hose needs further investigation ; (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,998 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 62,563 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,910 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,970 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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M12 FVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M12 FVS, 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 M12 FVS registered?

M12 FVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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