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LR59 ZLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,926 mi
Last recorded114,926 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 ZLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2026 114,926 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

oil level low

undertrays and sill trims fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 9 Oct 2025 110,252 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 110,250 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 108,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,279 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 101,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,442 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 96,442 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2018 89,665 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel internal play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 89,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel internal play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,475 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,434 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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,671 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 45,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,883 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,317 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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LR59 ZLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 LR59 ZLZ, 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 LR59 ZLZ registered?

LR59 ZLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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