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PL09 FCA

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,234 mi
Last recorded102,234 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 102,234 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

Offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 13 Apr 2026 102,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

Offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 19 Apr 2025 99,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Offside windscreen washer poor

Parking brake sticking on

Pass 20 Apr 2024 96,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 89,913 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2022 83,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 77,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 21 Apr 2020 73,978 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 73,978 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts down to cord also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight bulges on inner walls

Pass 20 Apr 2019 67,507 miles

front brake hoses slightly chafed

nearside front tyre fouls inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Fail 20 Apr 2019 67,507 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front brake hoses slightly chafed

nearside front tyre fouls inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,364 miles

near side front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

various tyres wearing low/worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,393 miles

front brake discs are slightly warped

mil light on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,129 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,111 miles

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

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

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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PL09 FCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 PL09 FCA, 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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What year was PL09 FCA registered?

PL09 FCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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