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MX09 ZBL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,498 mi
Last recorded95,498 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 ZBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 95,498 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 94,955 miles

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

both front upper strut mounts noisy

Fail 17 Jul 2025 94,952 miles

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

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

both front upper strut mounts noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2024 92,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,129 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 85,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall in two places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder slightly warn

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder slightly warn

Rear exhaust rear heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2022 81,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall in two places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder slightly warn

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder slightly warn

Rear exhaust rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,923 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,070 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,692 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 51,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,984 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 42,977 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,181 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,060 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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MX09 ZBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

MX09 ZBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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