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HG09 LJF

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,923 mi
Last recorded97,923 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 LJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 97,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 96,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 94,460 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 92,339 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 90,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 87,971 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 75,497 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,542 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 66,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,207 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 45,084 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre punctured

Pass 1 May 2014 37,021 miles

frort tyres have stones/cuts in treads.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 1 May 2014 37,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

frort tyres have stones/cuts in treads.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

stones/cuts in rear tyres treads.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,783 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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HG09 LJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG09 LJF, 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 HG09 LJF registered?

HG09 LJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is HG09 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 LJF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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