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SM09 YDF

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,693 mi
Last recorded72,693 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 YDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 72,693 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,035 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 66,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 62,058 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,954 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 56,954 miles

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,938 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,846 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 38,842 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 38,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,673 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,867 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,387 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 31,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,262 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 23,774 miles

Advise Rear Level Brake Light not Working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,774 miles

Advise Rear Level Brake Light not Working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SM09 YDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 SM09 YDF, 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 SM09 YDF registered?

SM09 YDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is SM09 YDF safe to buy?

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