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LV09 VCO

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,701 mi
Last recorded143,701 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 VCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 143,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 139,143 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 139,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,754 miles

Offside front lower arm has play

Fail 28 Jun 2023 133,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside front lower arm has play

Pass 7 Jun 2022 131,287 miles

Play in front lower arms

Pass 21 Jun 2021 124,846 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 124,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 118,700 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 118,699 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))

Pass 31 May 2019 112,081 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides- worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside washer jet poor operation

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 80,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside washer jet poor operation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,471 miles

advise osf and osr tyres splitting in sidewalls

Pass 29 May 2012 42,484 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 42,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LV09 VCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc 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 LV09 VCO, 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 LV09 VCO registered?

LV09 VCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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