2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC · 12,276 MOT tests
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC reliability
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLCs fail 43% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 CLC years (12,276 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLCs: 42.8%)
- 43%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLCs: 42.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 96,225
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,276
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.8% of tests fail here (211% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.6%
- Lights and electrics16.9%
- Brakes11%
- Tyres9.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Steering4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.57%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.28%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.19%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.94%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.47%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.61%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.45%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.32%) · Wheel bearing slight play (6.07%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC reliable?
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLCs fail 43% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 CLC years (12,276 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.57% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.57% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC shows 96,225 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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