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M17 GDC

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,790 mi
Last recorded208,790 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 208,790 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 208,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 22,164 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 22,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 18,933 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 18,933 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 204,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 12,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 198,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 189,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 189,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 10,310 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorating/split. Rear of two arms

Pass 26 Apr 2022 8,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 175,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 164,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 156,331 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 7,527 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 7,289 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 144,433 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 4,313 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 136,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 3,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 122,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 2,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 110,272 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 2,116 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 96,041 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 1,802 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 79,194 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 79,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 1,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,321 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 57,271 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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,705 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,627 miles

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

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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M17 GDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M17 GDC, 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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M17 GDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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