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M16 EJE

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,754 mi
Last recorded141,754 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 EJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 141,754 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small cut on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 141,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small cut on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm - Not quite excessive - Strong advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 132,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 132,082 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17/91W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 124,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 124,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17/91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 117,003 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 117,003 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,112 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 107,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 225/45/17/91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2021 96,070 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 96,070 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,490 miles

exhaust deteriorating in places

Fail 16 Mar 2018 70,490 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating in places

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,709 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs corroded

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2017 60,709 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,983 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight travel in parking brake

Pass 3 Apr 2015 37,324 miles

both front cross strut bushes starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,045 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge

N/S/R tyre right on min thickness of trear 1.6mm

O/S/F tyre low on edges and centyre 3/4 3mm

O/S/R tyre getting low 2.9mm

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,219 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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M16 EJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M16 EJE, 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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M16 EJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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