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LJ59 OZS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,705 mi
Last recorded97,705 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 OZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 97,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 94,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 91,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat does not fold but remains secure in upright position

Fail 31 May 2024 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat does not fold but remains secure in upright position

Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat won't fold

Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,457 miles

Offside Front seat will not fold

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 85,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat will not fold

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 76,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,542 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 73,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 65,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,958 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded and broken

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,896 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,752 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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LJ59 OZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ59 OZS, 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 LJ59 OZS registered?

LJ59 OZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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