2009 Mercedes CLK 3.5L Petrol · PH09 ALH

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass in the most recent test conducted on October 2025 at 115,005 miles. While the history shows intermittent failures in previous years, the owner has successfully rectified the identified issues to achieve consecutive passes without recorded defects. The transition from failed tests in 2023 and 2024 to defect-free results indicates that mechanical concerns are being addressed as they arise rather than following a worsening trend of neglect. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 115,005 miles represents an average annual usage of approximately 6,765 miles, which aligns with typical low requirements for an older coupe. The data shows a consistent pattern of use, with roughly 3,750 miles covered between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, and another 1,375 miles recorded between November 2024 and October 2025. These relatively low mileage intervals suggest the car has been used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which helps prevent dry seal degradation and brake fluid moisture. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific areas that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, as the record does not detail the exact mechanical causes for those rejects. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary, as these are common points of wear on this model. Examining the structural integrity of the underbody and rear sills is also vital to ensure that hidden corrosion has not compromised the frame, despite the recent clean MOT results.