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VK09 VXU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 VXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 69,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (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 close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,894 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,743 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2022 68,919 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 68,918 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,116 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 62,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,549 miles

exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,098 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,198 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 13,967 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK09 VXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK09 VXU, 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 VK09 VXU registered?

VK09 VXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 VXU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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