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SA09 GYX

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,243 mi
Last recorded93,243 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 GYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 93,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 85,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 85,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 79,519 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 79,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 73,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 73,512 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,763 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,909 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,931 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 40,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,255 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 28,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 18,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 10,305 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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SA09 GYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA09 GYX, 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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SA09 GYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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