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MX09 MBU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,536 mi
Last recorded111,536 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 MBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 111,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear -- Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 111,535 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides -- Cloudy -- No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear -- Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,162 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 108,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 105,017 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 105,016 miles

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

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,608 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,908 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 74,182 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 74,182 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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,603 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,662 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 60,662 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,804 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MX09 MBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MX09 MBU, 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 MX09 MBU registered?

MX09 MBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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