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WX09 PXE

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,287 mi
Last recorded138,287 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 PXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 138,287 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 138,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 134,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,394 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 134,394 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 133,608 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 129,572 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 129,571 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 128,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 123,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 123,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 123,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dipped and main beams (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dipped and main beams (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 6 Sep 2018 119,608 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 119,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,857 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,592 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,571 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,571 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,488 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,185 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres getting low in centre of tread

Fail 9 Jul 2012 28,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres getting low in centre of tread

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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WX09 PXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WX09 PXE, 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 WX09 PXE registered?

WX09 PXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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