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YC09 XSP

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,128 mi
Last recorded73,128 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 XSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 73,128 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 73,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 60,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,235 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 53,171 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,817 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 43,807 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 36,521 miles

under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 36,521 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,040 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2016 33,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Rear high level brake light not working

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in treads

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,900 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Offside front inner brake pad wearing thin

Offside rear tyre tread depth on limit

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,127 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 28,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,040 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 25,421 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 25,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside 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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YC09 XSP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC09 XSP registered?

YC09 XSP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is YC09 XSP safe to buy?

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