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M500 JHG

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,980 mi
Last recorded96,980 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 JHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,980 miles

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

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

some general corrosion in most rear suspension components

Fail 21 Jan 2025 96,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner play detected in steering mechanism

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid detected around gearbox sump pan areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

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

Rear lower suspension arms have plastic covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underbody corrosion

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 18 Dec 2023 90,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 88,320 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,895 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 79,225 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 79,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower radius arms at inner joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower radius arms at inner joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,395 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 68,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,038 miles

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

sill covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 66,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,367 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 61,367 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,599 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,087 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,434 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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M500 JHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M500 JHG, 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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M500 JHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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