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VU09 FDP

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

123,226 mi
Last recorded123,226 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 123,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 123,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 117,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,328 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,766 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 103,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,707 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 102,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,173 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 102,173 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,255 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,151 miles

front brake pads not seen

Fail 14 Dec 2017 81,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads not seen

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre recommend check ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint recommend check and replace (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 77,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre recommend check ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint recommend check and replace (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear service and parking brake efforts low

low tyre pressure indicator on

Fail 25 Aug 2016 61,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear service and parking brake efforts low

low tyre pressure indicator on

Fail 19 May 2015 43,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 43,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front brake caliper pin locating hole very slightly damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2013 25,020 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,576 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 19,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 FDP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

VU09 FDP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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