2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.1L Diesel · LR59 EXK

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 31 October 2025 at 141,826 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The October 2025 pass came just nine days after a failed test on 22 October 2025 at 141,818 miles, though the failure recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. A prior fail on 9 October 2024 at 136,155 miles also logged no defects. These clean advisories across all tests suggest no escalating mechanical concerns were formally flagged by testers. The mileage shows consistent annual use, rising from 125,909 miles at the 19 October 2023 test to 136,155 miles by 9 October 2024, then to 141,826 miles by 31 October 2025. That equates to roughly 10,000 miles per year over the recorded span, marginally above the lifetime average of 8,343, but unremarkable for a 17-year-old CLK. The record is sparse, with only three years of entries, and the absence of any recorded advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension, or corrosion means the DVSA data alone offers limited insight into consumable wear or structural condition. Two no-defect failures within twelve months point to either clerical errors at the testing station or presentation rejections unrelated to roadworthiness, not owner neglect of mechanical items. The clean pass history with zero advisories implies previous keepers addressed issues before test or the car simply wore within limits, though testers noting nothing on a 140,000-mile Mercedes of this age warrants caution on unseen components. A buyer should physically inspect brake disc thickness and caliper operation, as binding or worn brakes rarely show on a defect-free sheet yet degrade with age. Check front suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, and examine subframe and sills for corrosion given the vehicle's 2009 manufacture. Confirm the tyres carry legal tread and even wear, since the record gives no evidence either way on these consumables.