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LN09 VUL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,494 mi
Last recorded112,494 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 VUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 112,494 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN HUB

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN HUB

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 102,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 86,422 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,816 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,976 miles

os front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

slight play osf roll bar link and nsf wheel bearing

steering play

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,353 miles

parking brake imbalance

slight play front wheel bearings, steering and osf link

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,287 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 36,232 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 31,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall cut but no cord shown

Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs light corrosion slighly scored

Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,935 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 19,935 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LN09 VUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LN09 VUL, 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 LN09 VUL registered?

LN09 VUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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