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LR09 UVX

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 UVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 91,191 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face reduced pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 88,724 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Goes out after approx 30seconds (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To n/s front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To o/s front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn inner and outer edges , perishing to tread and side walls , damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face reduced pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn inner and outer edges , perishing to tread and side walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 86,482 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,516 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 83,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,400 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 82,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,866 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,650 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,533 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of the test

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,505 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

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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LR09 UVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 LR09 UVX, 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 LR09 UVX registered?

LR09 UVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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