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L31 MSB

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,823 mi
Last recorded183,823 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 MSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 183,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 174,265 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 174,265 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 161,127 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 161,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,950 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 136,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 119,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 112,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,839 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 102,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges 225/40r18

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,249 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,836 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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L31 MSB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L31 MSB, 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 L31 MSB registered?

L31 MSB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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