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LG09 FNL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,025 mi
Last recorded86,025 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 FNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 86,025 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Sep 2024 85,860 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DEFECTIVE TYRE UNSAFE FOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE TESTING (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING/SPLITTING AROUND INNER AND OUTER TREAD EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,673 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 79,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD EDGE TORN/SPLIT EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 76,282 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,012 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Dec 2018 48,843 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded around hanger (still adequately supported). (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat release handle catching / tight in operation.

Parking brake has slightly excessive travel

Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,576 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 45,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,593 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 32,593 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users UNDER BODY PANEL ADRIFT AT REAR (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE OF TREAD DISTORTED AND BALD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL IN OUTER TREAD EDGE

Nearside Front ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST FROM CYLINDER HEAD BLANKING PLUG

Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,739 miles

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

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

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 FNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

LG09 FNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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