2009 Mercedes CLK 3.0L Petrol · GP55 MAL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT test conducted in August 2025 at 55,540 miles resulted in a pass following several failures related to lighting, tyre perishing, and brake disc surface condition. While the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of suspension and brake advisories across 2025 suggests that components are only addressed once they reach the point of test failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,267 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap of 2,156 miles between May 2024 and May 2025, indicating the car is used sparingly or may have sat stationary for extended periods. This low-mileage status often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the cracking and perishing of the rear tyres noted in both May and August of 2025 despite the tyres having sufficient tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front end, as the record flags multiple issues with front suspension arm bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar linkages. The tester noted slight play in the front wheel bearings in May 2025, which requires monitoring to ensure it does not progress to mechanical failure. The front brake discs have consistently appeared pitted and scored across multiple tests, a common symptom of low-use vehicles where rust accumulates on the rotor surfaces. Checking the parking brake efficiency is also essential, as it previously fell below requirements in May 2025.