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LG09 ARF

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 86,530 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 86,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,569 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,514 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 76,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,084 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,491 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 59,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,969 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 39,894 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,479 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,960 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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LG09 ARF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 LG09 ARF, 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 LG09 ARF registered?

LG09 ARF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LG09 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 ARF 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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