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MV09 UTL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,588 mi
Last recorded109,588 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 UTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 109,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,955 miles

movement in nsf suspension arm inner bush

nsf/osf/nsr/osr brake pipes corroding

nsr/osr tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

play in osf lower ball joint

slight runout in nsf wheel

Fail 5 Jun 2018 98,954 miles

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

movement in nsf suspension arm inner bush

nsf/osf/nsr/osr brake pipes corroding

nsr/osr tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

play in osf lower ball joint

slight runout in nsf wheel

Pass 9 May 2017 89,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged not showing cord

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,889 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 78,797 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,028 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,028 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 55,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,558 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,473 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 UTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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