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YH09 HSY

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,514 mi
Last recorded183,514 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 HSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2026 183,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 167,645 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 167,644 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 148,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,824 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,101 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 118,362 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,568 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,568 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 112,098 miles

nsf tyre worn outer sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2019 112,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nsf tyre worn outer sidewall

Pass 31 May 2018 106,634 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 101,670 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 101,670 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95%worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 95,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,137 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 82,132 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 70,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,517 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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YH09 HSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH09 HSY, 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 YH09 HSY registered?

YH09 HSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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