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ML09 BZF

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,837 mi
Last recorded113,837 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 6 Jul 2023 113,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,370 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 105,369 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 99,112 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,897 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,695 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 66,871 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,758 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,681 miles

Front camber arm bushes starting to split

Slight oil leak at dif prop shaft seal

Fail 29 Jul 2013 44,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front camber arm bushes starting to split

Slight oil leak at dif prop shaft seal

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,669 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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ML09 BZF 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 ML09 BZF, 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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ML09 BZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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