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YC09 VKS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 99,477 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2026 99,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 96,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 92,276 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 92,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,657 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,017 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,786 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 60,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,888 miles

Bulb warning on dash, all lights appear to be working correctly.

Nearside Front Tyre worn off badly on outer edge + wearing off on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing off on inner and outer edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,857 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,577 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,648 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 26,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YC09 VKS 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 75%.

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 YC09 VKS, 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 YC09 VKS registered?

YC09 VKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2009.

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