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S9 HYD

2012 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests44 (32 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,337 mi
Last recorded68,337 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk52,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 HYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

32 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 68,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Noise from brakes both rear wheels when turn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 68,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Noise from brakes both rear wheels when turn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2026 112,684 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 107,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Sep 2024 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 99,950 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 98,793 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,163 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 68,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,416 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS Lamp indicates low pressure

Fail 10 Mar 2023 95,416 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS Lamp indicates low pressure

Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,998 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 67,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,136 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 93,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,438 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 89,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,966 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 79,966 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/17 RUN FLATS cut in the tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

slight knocking nearside front

Pass 21 May 2019 66,239 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,805 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 68,805 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 65,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear . (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 60,159 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 63,142 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 63,142 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,193 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,887 miles

SRS light indicates a fault. The o/s/r brake disc is in a poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2012 59,884 miles

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

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

SRS light indicates a fault. The o/s/r brake disc is in a poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 48,776 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 48,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,673 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,402 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,236 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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S9 HYD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,645 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 S9 HYD, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S9 HYD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2012.

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