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YG09 UMC

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,647 mi
Last recorded167,647 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 UMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 167,647 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in wheel Nearside + Offside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 167,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in wheel Nearside + Offside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 164,541 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 164,541 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 160,018 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 160,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 153,479 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 153,479 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 144,493 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 144,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 134,031 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 121,944 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 101,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,484 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 95,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,907 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YG09 UMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 YG09 UMC, 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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YG09 UMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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