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OY09 ZHW

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,071 mi
Last recorded120,071 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 ZHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 120,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 120,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking brake imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,843 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 108,832 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,036 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,561 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 68,278 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play lower rear (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,662 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 57,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2014 43,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,374 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,374 miles

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

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

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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OY09 ZHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY09 ZHW, 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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OY09 ZHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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