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LM09 YKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,972 mi
Last recorded98,972 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 98,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,483 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 95,405 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 95,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,195 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 85,195 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge insecure check strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2020 78,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 71,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,911 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 64,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,419 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 57,419 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,290 miles

nail in offside rear

Fail 29 Sep 2015 49,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nail in offside rear

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,920 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YKJ 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 73.7%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

LM09 YKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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