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NJ59 KVM

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,611 mi
Last recorded71,611 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 KVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 71,611 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 71,611 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,292 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 70,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 69,618 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,700 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2020 66,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,702 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2019 60,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,701 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 53,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,050 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 46,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,357 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,274 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,460 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,565 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 28,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ59 KVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NJ59 KVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ59 KVM registered?

NJ59 KVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is NJ59 KVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ59 KVM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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