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WJ09 HLU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,951 mi
Last recorded66,951 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 66,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tail light has some slight damage and a crack

Pass 31 Mar 2023 60,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,387 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 58,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,939 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 55,939 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 54,329 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

deep cuts in n/s/f and o/s/r tyres.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 47,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,398 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,072 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in centre of tread

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,422 miles

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

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

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)

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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WJ09 HLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WJ09 HLU, 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 WJ09 HLU registered?

WJ09 HLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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