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VYM 976

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,518 mi
Last recorded38,518 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYM 976
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 38,518 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 37,427 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 37,427 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 36,506 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 36,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 34,342 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 33,453 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,973 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 31,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,756 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,253 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,107 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,019 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 21,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2012 19,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 19,648 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 19,235 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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VYM 976 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VYM 976, 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 VYM 976 registered?

VYM 976 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is VYM 976 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYM 976 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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