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T12 GBR

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,402 mi
Last recorded102,402 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 GBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,964 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 100,964 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 96,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 93,426 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2021 89,186 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 84,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 81,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 77,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2018 77,289 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked cracked at previous repair (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 69,560 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 69,543 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 58,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2016 58,447 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 49,053 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 49,053 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight damage and small cuts to n/s/f tyre side walls

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,897 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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T12 GBR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T12 GBR, 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 T12 GBR registered?

T12 GBR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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