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SJ09 JUL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,565 mi
Last recorded112,565 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 JUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 112,565 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted to rear suspension arms obscuring some views

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,077 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 108,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 103,832 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 103,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,233 miles

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

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

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,325 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 81,546 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,726 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,217 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,602 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,802 miles

runflat indicator lamp on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,960 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,917 miles

Nearside Front 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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SJ09 JUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ09 JUL, 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 SJ09 JUL registered?

SJ09 JUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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