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OU09 YAX

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,381 mi
Last recorded65,381 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 YAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 65,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged side walls front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

RBT : park brake close to minimum effort 17%

Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,654 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 60,651 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 53,108 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 53,107 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2022 44,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & pads 65-70% worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays limiting inspection

Fail 20 Aug 2022 44,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & pads 65-70% worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays limiting inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2021 41,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2020 34,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,821 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,825 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 29,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 27,017 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 1 Feb 2017 27,017 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 21,083 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre 0mm outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 14,248 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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OU09 YAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU09 YAX, 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 OU09 YAX registered?

OU09 YAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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