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LM09 BDF

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,183 mi
Last recorded42,183 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 BDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 42,183 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 40,312 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 38,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 36,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,207 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 33,221 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 30,843 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 30,410 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 27,650 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 24,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 20,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 16,709 miles

nearside rear tyre worn just below 3.0mm & sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 14,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 12,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 12,114 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 8,236 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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LM09 BDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 LM09 BDF, 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 LM09 BDF registered?

LM09 BDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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