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SY09 OPT

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,100 mi
Last recorded122,100 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 OPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 122,100 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CAT support bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around top of shocker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect in places

Fail 12 Jan 2026 122,076 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective CAT support bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around top of shocker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect in places

Pass 13 Jan 2025 114,713 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear unable to fully test all rear passenger seatbelts

Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, rear bush heavily deteriorated / seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 107,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, rear bush heavily deteriorated / seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,351 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 97,351 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,776 miles

Front Exhaust mounting corroded / broken @ gearbox

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 93,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mount brke gearbox area still secure

Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel / Tyre & Wheel bearing Not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,643 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,142 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,023 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,506 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,210 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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SY09 OPT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY09 OPT, 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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SY09 OPT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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