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LS09 GFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,494 mi
Last recorded152,494 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 152,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 151,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 136,680 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 136,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 126,528 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 126,527 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,370 miles

Both rear suspension bushes slightly detiorated

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 110,079 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 110,078 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,887 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 102,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,465 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 90,465 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,925 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,716 miles

o/sf tyre worn on edges and on kegal limit now,n/sf tyre has minor cuts on inner sidewall but appear to be not deep enough to see any cords

Fail 18 Apr 2012 41,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,060 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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LS09 GFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LS09 GFA, 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 LS09 GFA registered?

LS09 GFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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