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YB09 HTL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,637 mi
Last recorded89,637 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 HTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 89,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,697 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 79,695 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT REG PLATE INSCRIPTION ILLEGIBLE (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT DROPLINK DUST COVER SPLIT AND CAN NO LONGER PREVENT INGRESS OF DIRT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,753 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 72,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (repairable) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 64,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven nsf wheel (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (repairable) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,791 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,187 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 36,174 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 35,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,309 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YB09 HTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YB09 HTL, 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 YB09 HTL registered?

YB09 HTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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