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WJ09 HVK

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,828 mi
Last recorded105,828 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 105,828 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 105,828 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,774 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 98,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 94,435 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,925 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 90,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,433 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 86,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 84,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,748 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 79,748 miles

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,357 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 56,791 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,530 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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WJ09 HVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HVK, 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 HVK registered?

WJ09 HVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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