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FV09 LSD

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,780 mi
Last recorded100,780 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 LSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 100,780 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 99,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 99,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 95,726 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 95,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 92,862 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 92,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,490 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,741 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 79,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing uneven. sidewall cracking/perished. 225/45R17. 91W. Pirelli Cinturato P7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,386 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 76,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,097 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,232 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 59,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on Legal Limit. 225/45R17 91W Pirelli Pzero Rosso (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,408 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 28,431 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 24,050 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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FV09 LSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 66,318 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 Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV09 LSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FV09 LSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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