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RO09 YXU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 YXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 111,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 105,890 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 99,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S&N/S front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened O/S&N/S FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S&N/S rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 99,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (front/front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (front/rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (front/front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S&N/S rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S&N/S rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear lower arm slight lift

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 95,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear lower arm slight lift

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,132 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 91,132 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,421 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 85,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,424 miles

Both front tyres are perished/cracking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 81,422 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front tyres are perished/cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm the tread is slightly distorted and also has a deep cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall that has been repaired

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and the tread is slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have deep splits to the inner sidewalls

high level stoplight is currently not working

Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,465 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,396 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner sidewalls splitting

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,226 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,858 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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RO09 YXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RO09 YXU, 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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RO09 YXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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