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WV59 SDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,857 mi
Last recorded146,857 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 SDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 146,857 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2026 146,857 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 128,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 108,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,410 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 95,410 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 88,517 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,017 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 85,017 miles

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

Offside 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)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,657 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,606 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 61,545 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,126 miles

Item removed from driver's view of the road prior to test.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,524 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 47,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,166 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 33,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 33,827 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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WV59 SDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV59 SDZ, 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 WV59 SDZ registered?

WV59 SDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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