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YE09 XZG

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,345 mi
Last recorded122,345 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 XZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 122,345 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 122,345 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 114,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 111,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 111,204 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,747 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,200 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 102,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,796 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 99,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,601 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 95,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 83,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 70,142 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,298 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,636 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 50,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,733 miles

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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YE09 XZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE09 XZG, 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 YE09 XZG registered?

YE09 XZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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