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R2 XAA

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,187 mi
Last recorded60,187 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 60,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 57,931 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 57,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 55,652 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 48,579 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,818 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R tyre's outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 41,057 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 35,494 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some test components

Fail 1 May 2019 35,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some test components

Pass 14 May 2018 28,099 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 28,099 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,994 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut across the tread

Fail 28 Apr 2017 24,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut across the tread

Pass 12 May 2016 21,614 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,687 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 16,688 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 16,600 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 10,040 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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R2 XAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R2 XAA, 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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R2 XAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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