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WJ09 HVM

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,447 mi
Last recorded87,447 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,447 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 85,377 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 85,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm ball joint(cast arm) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 77,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 77,014 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,641 miles

Central Lower undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,082 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,011 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 60,094 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Back Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,417 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 51,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,886 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 47,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,221 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 31 Jan 2014 33,421 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 33,419 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,923 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 HVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HVM, 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 HVM registered?

WJ09 HVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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