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R18 XER

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,494 mi
Last recorded124,494 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,494 miles

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

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

Rear components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 124,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,733 miles

advise : slight play in both front track control arm inner bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2024 118,733 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise : slight play in both front track control arm inner bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,193 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 118,193 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,393 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 114,060 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 113,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,280 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 109,279 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,855 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both) inner side wall splitting. worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 92,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,710 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 81,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 52,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,627 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,153 miles

Some wear on both front brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,521 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R18 XER is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R18 XER, 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 R18 XER registered?

R18 XER is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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