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YP09 ETO

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,091 mi
Last recorded99,091 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 ETO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 99,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,644 miles

Front Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Jacking mount/pad deteriorated

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 98,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Jacking mount/pad deteriorated

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle jacking mount / pad deteriorated

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 97,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both Offside / Nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both Offside / Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle jacking mount / pad deteriorated

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 88,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 82,304 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,567 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 70,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,520 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 56,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2013 34,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,393 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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YP09 ETO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 YP09 ETO, 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 YP09 ETO registered?

YP09 ETO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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