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VK09 YCF

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,355 mi
Last recorded163,355 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 163,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 147,349 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,505 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 131,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 121,098 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 105,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,365 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 82,382 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Castor arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 23 May 2017 82,381 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Castor arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 20 May 2016 69,150 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 May 2015 57,743 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 57,743 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 45,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,395 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 21,298 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 YCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

VK09 YCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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