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WJ09 HNG

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,153 mi
Last recorded87,153 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 87,153 miles

n/s/f tie rod has slight play

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

o/s mirror glass discoloured

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f tie rod has slight play

o/s/f tyre on limit on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2024 73,600 miles

Front pads wearing low - discs worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear bush worn also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush worn also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tie rod has minor play

n/s/r tyre tread depth on limit

o/s/f tie rod has minor play

Fail 28 Oct 2024 73,499 miles

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

Front pads wearing low - discs worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear bush worn also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush worn also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tie rod has minor play

n/s/r tyre tread depth on limit

o/s/f tie rod has minor play

Pass 24 Jun 2023 64,663 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2023 64,588 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,326 miles

rear pads very much on limit- change soon- discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured and double vision (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 49,667 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured and double vision (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 45,438 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 45,348 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Long travel in brake pedal

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 45,303 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 39,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 39,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 36,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure warning on dash

Pass 30 Dec 2016 34,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush front lower arm (n/s/f) (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 34,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush front lower arm (n/s/f) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 32,440 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 30,497 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 25,050 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 HNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ09 HNG, 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 HNG registered?

WJ09 HNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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