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R14 NLS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,679 mi
Last recorded129,679 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 NLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 129,679 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 119,806 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 119,743 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion underside

Pass 17 Jun 2024 112,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 104,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 95,159 miles

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

centre brake light

Fail 29 Jun 2022 95,159 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

centre brake light

Pass 29 Jun 2021 87,376 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre stop light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,722 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,609 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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centre stop light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2019 76,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

advise tracking check

centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,759 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

centre stop light not working

Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

centre stop light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,384 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 62,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,231 miles

both rear tyres75% worn

centre stop light not working

handbrake performance slightly down both sides

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slightly long parking brake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,353 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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R14 NLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R14 NLS, 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 R14 NLS registered?

R14 NLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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