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RV09 DFU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,902 mi
Last recorded150,902 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 150,902 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 150,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 147,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 143,111 miles

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 138,384 miles

under cover tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2022 133,861 miles

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

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 131,589 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 124,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2020 124,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,936 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 114,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 97,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2018 97,264 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 82,575 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 82,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,304 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,677 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,260 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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RV09 DFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV09 DFU, 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 RV09 DFU registered?

RV09 DFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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