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LP09 CXU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,432 mi
Last recorded153,432 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP09 CXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 153,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 150,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 147,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 143,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 138,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 138,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 132,772 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 126,542 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2020 126,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places in centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places in centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on edges

rear shock have limited dampness require replacement

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,907 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face highly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake application has a imbalance

Fail 1 Aug 2019 111,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face highly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake application has a imbalance

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,459 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 3 Aug 2018 102,453 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,749 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 94,749 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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,948 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 76,948 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,285 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,249 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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LP09 CXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LP09 CXU, 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 LP09 CXU registered?

LP09 CXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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