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YD09 ECZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,638 mi
Last recorded157,638 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 ECZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 157,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,604 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Oct 2022 147,604 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 141,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 134,203 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 134,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 125,966 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,588 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 113,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,531 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,651 miles

Rear Exhaust pipe hanger corroded off but exhaust still secure

Fail 8 Nov 2016 73,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust pipe hanger corroded off but exhaust still secure

Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,718 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,544 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,980 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,172 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 20,172 miles

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

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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YD09 ECZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD09 ECZ, 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 YD09 ECZ registered?

YD09 ECZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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