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WJ09 HVT

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,620 mi
Last recorded186,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 186,620 miles

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Pass 1 Sep 2022 182,365 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 182,362 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2021 168,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 155,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,479 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 138,479 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,785 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 120,785 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 100,455 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 100,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,473 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 84,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front fog light smashed with sharp edges.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front fog light smashed with sharp edges.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,161 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 HVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

WJ09 HVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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