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VN09 PKA

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,973 mi
Last recorded81,973 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 PKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 81,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 79,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,693 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 72,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,819 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 65,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 59,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,630 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 58,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,341 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 55,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,750 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 45,750 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,013 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,523 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,662 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 16,632 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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VN09 PKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN09 PKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN09 PKA registered?

VN09 PKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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