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SW09 VCL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,359 mi
Last recorded97,359 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 97,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 97,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 87,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,803 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 67,198 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,049 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,793 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,157 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 46,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 42,122 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

nearside front roadwheel slight bbuckle/distorsion on inner rim

Pass 15 May 2014 35,609 miles

O/S TRACK ROD END IS WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2013 29,818 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2012 22,577 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 22,577 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

front brakes have high imbalance percentage

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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SW09 VCL 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 84.2%.

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 SW09 VCL, 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 SW09 VCL registered?

SW09 VCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is SW09 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 VCL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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