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LX09 XWM

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,525 mi
Last recorded180,525 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 XWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 180,525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 172,234 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 172,231 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 157,203 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 156,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 155,390 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 153,048 miles

Nearside 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 13 Jul 2017 153,043 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 144,950 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged.

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

under trays fitted covering some suspension parts.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 144,950 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged.

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

under trays fitted covering some suspension parts.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 125,343 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear 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)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,072 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,984 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,708 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 51,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front wheel bearing some movement

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front wheel bearing some movement

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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LX09 XWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX09 XWM, 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 LX09 XWM registered?

LX09 XWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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