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RS09 RLS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,599 mi
Last recorded114,599 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS09 RLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 114,599 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))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 114,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 21 Nov 2024 108,871 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 108,868 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 103,244 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 103,231 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 97,899 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,606 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 92,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 88,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 82,344 miles

both front tyres feathering on outer edges slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2019 82,138 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

both front tyres feathering on outer edges slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2018 72,760 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer side wall but not to cords

Fail 29 Nov 2018 72,760 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer side wall but not to cords

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,356 miles

slight cuts on n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,289 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

nsf tyre damaged on outer edge but not to cord

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,732 miles

Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1n)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,315 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,497 miles

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

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

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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RS09 RLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RS09 RLS, 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 RS09 RLS registered?

RS09 RLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is RS09 RLS safe to buy?

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