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NV09 OLU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,007 mi
Last recorded129,007 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 OLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 129,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 129,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt snapped in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 122,664 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 112,411 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 112,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,643 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,774 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 90,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,649 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 88,646 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 84,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2018 84,541 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 73,197 miles

offside front tyre has split to inner side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,549 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2014 47,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,819 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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NV09 OLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 NV09 OLU, 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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NV09 OLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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