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TA57 ACE

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,206 mi
Last recorded96,206 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA57 ACE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 96,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,122 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 79,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.46mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,206 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,415 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,092 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,599 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre wall deep cut on inside

both front tyres cracking on walls & tread

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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TA57 ACE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TA57 ACE, 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 TA57 ACE registered?

TA57 ACE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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