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RNZ 1616

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,599 mi
Last recorded117,599 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 1616
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 117,599 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 117,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation pulling to left (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 May 2022 112,055 miles

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

Nearside handbrake low on effort

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

Fail 10 May 2022 111,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside handbrake low on effort

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 108,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 101,793 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 101,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,726 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,420 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,594 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,133 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 67,764 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 67,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RNZ 1616 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RNZ 1616, 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 RNZ 1616 registered?

RNZ 1616 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 February 2009.

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