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FG09 JJL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,960 mi
Last recorded89,960 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clc69,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 JJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 89,960 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,360 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 82,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 75,511 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 75,509 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick material has come away from pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,293 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 69,292 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,379 miles

Exhaust corroded

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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,874 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 56,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,255 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 51,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,882 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,833 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,996 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 39,996 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc coroding

Pass 13 Feb 2016 36,950 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,600 miles

marks on bodywork:small dent nsf door,osf door inner panel speaker grill broken

Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,114 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clc?

Based on 189,282 MOT tests across 11,249 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,686
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
11,249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,957
coil spring broken 1,908
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FG09 JJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Clc models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 69,480 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 Clc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,957 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG09 JJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clc typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG09 JJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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