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WF09 MLV

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,756 mi
Last recorded102,756 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 MLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm only just passed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 102,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm only just passed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 94,652 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 94,652 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,402 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,940 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,934 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,934 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,173 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,827 miles

Difficult to fully inspect condition of rear brake inner pads

Engine upper cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut, unable to detect any cords/ply

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Difficult to fully inspect condition of rear brake inner pads

Engine upper cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central ()

Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut, unable to detect any cords/ply

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,566 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate tyre pressures adjusted prior to test (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,377 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,320 miles

Both front tyres tread depths low

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

Fail 15 Mar 2013 63,320 miles

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

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

Both front tyres tread depths low

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,171 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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WF09 MLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF09 MLV, 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 WF09 MLV registered?

WF09 MLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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