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MK09 GKE

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 GKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,551 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 74,931 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2019 71,573 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and small split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,448 miles

Offside Front tyre has gouge in outer sidewall

brake pedal rubber worn and small split

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 13 Sep 2018 65,448 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has gouge in outer sidewall

brake pedal rubber worn and small split

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,743 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 60,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,706 miles

HI LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOP

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 53,706 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

HI LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOP

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,235 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 19,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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MK09 GKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MK09 GKE, 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 MK09 GKE registered?

MK09 GKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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