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M3 BFB

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,432 mi
Last recorded34,432 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 34,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Damaged lamp unit but lights emit correct colours `

Fail 17 Apr 2026 34,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lens broken sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 33,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

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

Pass 3 May 2024 31,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 30,457 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 28,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

large under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2022 28,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

large under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,659 miles

Central Rear rear central brake light loose

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens broken

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))

large under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 24,447 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,442 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2017 20,381 miles

nearside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,666 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 19,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,029 miles

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

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

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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M3 BFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M3 BFB, 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 M3 BFB registered?

M3 BFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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