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YR09 EMV

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,576 mi
Last recorded56,576 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 56,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 50,958 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 50,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 49,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,588 miles

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

Parking brake release handle insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2023 48,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm- marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake release handle insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 46,004 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes at conection to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,900 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 64,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,942 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 37,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,460 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 35,457 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 27,670 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,916 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has a small cut in inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre has a small cut in inner sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2012 17,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has a small cut in inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre has a small cut in inner sidewall

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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YR09 EMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YR09 EMV, 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 YR09 EMV registered?

YR09 EMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 EMV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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