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MY09 CLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,588 mi
Last recorded130,588 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY09 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 130,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp damage

Offside Front tyre damage outer wall

Offside washer jet half blocked

Fail 21 Apr 2026 130,579 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp damage

Offside Front tyre damage outer wall

Offside washer jet half blocked

Pass 29 Apr 2025 127,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 127,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 117,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 108,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 102,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from fuel tank back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 98,072 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from fuel tank back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 86,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,908 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes slightly corroded (Above fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,908 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine cover fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes slightly corroded (Above fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,828 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,706 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,606 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 47,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

N/S rear tyre starting to split on inner wall

Fail 31 Jan 2014 32,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,754 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake discs slightly scored

Fail 12 Feb 2013 16,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r brake discs slightly scored

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 3,403 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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MY09 CLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MY09 CLK, 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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MY09 CLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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