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ML09 XUW

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,329 mi
Last recorded141,329 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 141,329 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 141,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,021 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 26 Oct 2023 125,019 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Aug 2022 110,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 110,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,915 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,814 miles

front lower inner arm bushes worn

poor pattern front head lights

Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

front lower inner arm bushes worn

poor pattern nsf head light on limit

Pass 21 Jun 2017 124,830 miles

bonnet damaged rear bumper damaged / rear tyres worn / movement at osf front facing inner bush

knocking through osf suspension on shaker plate advise further inspection no play found

Fail 19 Jun 2017 77,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top drop link rubber (2.4.G.2)

bonnet damaged rear bumper damaged / rear tyres worn / movement at osf front facing inner bush

Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,857 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 71,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,952 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,170 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,159 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 36,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 XUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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