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VU09 EZT

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,349 mi
Last recorded151,349 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 EZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 151,349 miles

3rd brakelight in boot not working

Fail 10 Mar 2026 151,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm [ball joint down] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm [ball joint down] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm [ball joint up] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

3rd brakelight in boot not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 141,333 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side above sub fame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 141,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side above sub fame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 132,528 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after using parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,040 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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 124,040 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt req new clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 114,708 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 25 Feb 2022 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,968 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 102,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play noticed after new suspension arm fitted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension coil spring not fully seated at bottom

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension coil spring not fully seated at bottom

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 82,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 73,137 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged (no cords visable)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged (no cords visable)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre cracking+out of shape+worn on outter edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,171 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre cracking+out of shape+worn on outter edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on nsr tyre outter sidewall

front tyres cracking within tread

front tyres starting to misshape

rear tyres starting to misshape

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,072 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,020 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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VU09 EZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU09 EZT, 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 VU09 EZT registered?

VU09 EZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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