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SP09 YWA

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,326 mi
Last recorded118,326 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 YWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,326 miles

Nearside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 112,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 104,844 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 104,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 92,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 92,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 82,542 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 82,529 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,646 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,646 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,177 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 64,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,917 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 60,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,543 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,543 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,497 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,617 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight wear on inner front brake discs

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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SP09 YWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SP09 YWA, 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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SP09 YWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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