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VX09 ZRF

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,027 mi
Last recorded144,027 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 ZRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 144,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 144,021 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside reversing light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

knocking noise from engine area

multiple hub and suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

multiple rubber bushes starting to crack/perishing on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2024 138,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 138,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,711 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))

Undertrays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 2 Nov 2022 132,710 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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 (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 130,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 130,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 129,583 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 124,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the two lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,967 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,552 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,561 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 77,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front splitting on inner sidewall

both rear tyres nails in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,564 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 70,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,936 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,621 miles

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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VX09 ZRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX09 ZRF, 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 VX09 ZRF registered?

VX09 ZRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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