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MV09 GUK

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,101 mi
Last recorded148,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 GUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 148,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front top shock mount has slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 148,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front top shock mount has slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 135,787 miles

Front discs rusty

Rear discs rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2025 135,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bulge inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also inner side wall damaged cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front discs rusty

Rear discs rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2025 135,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords on inner sidewall too (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split and low on tread anyway (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,847 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 113,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,346 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 97,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,050 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 92,048 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,950 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear deep cut on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 80,958 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Not holding (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,486 miles

Offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 12 Oct 2017 71,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 17 May 2016 68,982 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 68,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 38,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 38,116 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 22,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor splitting to offside front tyre inner sidewall

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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MV09 GUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MV09 GUK, 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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MV09 GUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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