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Y8 PPW

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,712 mi
Last recorded116,712 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 PPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 116,712 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 104,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 104,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 102,288 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 102,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 98,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 90,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2022 90,228 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn lumpy (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls have several tears/ on it unable to see canvas or bulges in tyre when inspected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald not showing canvas when inspected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald no canvas not showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 79,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald not showing canvas when inspected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald no canvas not showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,053 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 73,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,838 miles

Cuts in both front tyres

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Cuts in tyre wall

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,923 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,938 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 36,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,975 miles

Nearside Front 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 PPW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 Y8 PPW, 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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Y8 PPW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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