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V23 PMS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,937 mi
Last recorded60,937 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 PMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 60,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed brake pipes under vehicle covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre rear exhaust bracket adrift. Front brackets breaking/corroding away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,989 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Front mount on centre exhaust badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount on centre exhaust broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,380 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,077 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 53,073 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,375 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,692 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,571 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,400 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,734 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,073 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 38,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,723 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,838 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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V23 PMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V23 PMS, 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 V23 PMS registered?

V23 PMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is V23 PMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 PMS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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