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SL09 ZWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,817 mi
Last recorded79,817 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 ZWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 79,817 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rearmost on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides on rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 67,082 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanging lower (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanging lower (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 54,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,171 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 52,171 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,101 miles

Rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2021 49,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,423 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 46,423 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,386 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))

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,884 miles

wipers worn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,355 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 13,786 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 13,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,795 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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SL09 ZWU 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 78.9%.

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 SL09 ZWU, 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 SL09 ZWU registered?

SL09 ZWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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