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SW09 VJM

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,170 mi
Last recorded69,170 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 VJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 69,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 69,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 69,139 miles

slight play at both front wheels

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,930 miles

slight play at both front wheels

Fail 25 Mar 2022 68,930 miles

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

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

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,607 miles

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

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,707 miles

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

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,636 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 36,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,095 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,549 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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SW09 VJM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW09 VJM registered?

SW09 VJM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is SW09 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 VJM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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