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Y8 DDB

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,244 mi
Last recorded68,244 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 68,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front front bumper and grille slightly insecure gaffer tape repair in effect at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2024 62,181 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

front bumper and grille slightly insecure gaffer tape repair in effect at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2024 62,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

front bumper and grille slightly insecure gaffer tape repair in effect at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,208 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 61,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 59,004 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 59,000 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Nail in O/S rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,236 miles

Bottom of radiator damp

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lamp lens aswell (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2013 29,599 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,550 miles

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

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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Y8 DDB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y8 DDB, 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 Y8 DDB registered?

Y8 DDB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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