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RK09 WVS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,277 mi
Last recorded140,277 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 WVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 140,277 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

middle exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2025 133,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2024 129,251 miles

corrosion under car and on suspension parts

Pass 9 Oct 2023 124,970 miles

Nearside Front slight play in neair side front wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2022 12,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,671 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 116,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely NOT RELEASING NSR BINDING (1.3.1 (c))

Front UPPER MAC STRUT BUSHES NOISY LOCK TO LOCK

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CHIPPED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BBJ BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 111,282 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective MOUNT WELD SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RUBBING STRIP CHIPPED VERY CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 111,282 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective MOUNT WELD SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RUBBING STRIP CHIPPED VERY CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,288 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a deep cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 105,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a deep cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 101,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 101,549 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,402 miles

Both rear brake pipes to rear hoses slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2016 92,400 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear brake pipes to rear hoses slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,683 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,480 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,886 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 48,876 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,401 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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RK09 WVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RK09 WVS, 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 RK09 WVS registered?

RK09 WVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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