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PL09 FPT

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,083 mi
Last recorded128,083 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 128,083 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 13 Oct 2023 118,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No Dipstick no temperature taken

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Oct 2023 118,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No Dipstick no temperature taken

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower and slower to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2022 115,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No Dipstick no temperature taken

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No Dipstick no temperature taken

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2021 112,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No Dipstick no temperature taken

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Little or no parking brake on either side

Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No Dipstick no temperature taken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer and cracking with age (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector (4.1.4 (b))

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

No oil temperature taken / No dipstick

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2019 95,856 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector (4.1.4 (b))

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

No oil temperature taken / No dipstick

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

No oil temperature taken / No dipstick

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2018 87,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

No oil temperature taken / No dipstick

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Fail 10 Jul 2017 81,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Pass 25 Jun 2016 74,102 miles

O/S and N/S rear tyres worn to depth indicators

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,267 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil temperature not taken due to no dipstick in engine.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 60,614 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil temperature not taken due to no dipstick in engine.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,586 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 36,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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 FPT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

PL09 FPT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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