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LM09 KWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,324 mi
Last recorded141,324 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 KWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 141,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,768 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 135,768 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 129,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,249 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 122,247 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going under petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 114,219 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 105,177 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 105,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 91,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 91,210 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 79,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 66,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 46,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,122 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 KWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM09 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

LM09 KWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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