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ML09 BZO

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,494 mi
Last recorded88,494 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 88,494 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 88,494 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 75,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,418 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 66,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm inner most bush heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe - Near ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm inner most bush heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe - Near ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight free play detected in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,879 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,655 miles

rear tyres 75% worn

Fail 7 Aug 2018 51,650 miles

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

rear tyres 75% worn

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,495 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 47,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,784 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,587 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,497 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,955 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,176 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,517 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,515 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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 BZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ML09 BZO, 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 ML09 BZO registered?

ML09 BZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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