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GF09 LJL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,491 mi
Last recorded74,491 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 LJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 74,491 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,305 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,350 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 73,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 72,381 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2019 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,306 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 62,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,121 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 59,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,512 miles

slight play from both rear outer trail arm joints

Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs rusty on inner face

nearside amd offside front tyres perished on edges of tread

Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,969 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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GF09 LJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF09 LJL, 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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What year was GF09 LJL registered?

GF09 LJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is GF09 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 LJL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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