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MV09 GZR

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,848 mi
Last recorded89,848 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 GZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,848 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 89,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 85,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 85,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 78,689 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre band 255 65 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn up into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn up into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre band 255 65 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre band 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,681 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 61,680 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,873 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,579 miles

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

parking brake just met minimum requirement may need further adjustment

Fail 30 Jan 2018 54,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake just met minimum requirement may need further adjustment

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,636 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to hub with shock absorber and coil attatched (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nail and signs of wear

Fail 29 Jan 2016 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall 225 40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner wall 255 35 18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to hub with shock absorber and coil attatched (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nail and signs of wear

Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,815 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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MV09 GZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GZR, 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 GZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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