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MF09 LFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,693 mi
Last recorded138,693 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 LFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 138,693 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 138,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 131,556 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2025 131,556 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,699 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 113,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 100,408 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 100,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 95,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,791 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 89,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 81,467 miles

both front tyres very low on outer edges also very close to exposing cords

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 8 Jun 2019 81,467 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres very low on outer edges also very close to exposing cords

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2018 73,607 miles

cant see condition of nsf osf brake pads

nsr osr brake disk lipped brake pads low

vehical fitted with sill covers and under trays

Fail 16 Jun 2018 73,607 miles

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

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

cant see condition of nsf osf brake pads

nsr osr brake disk lipped brake pads low

vehical fitted with sill covers and under trays

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,687 miles

both rear tyres getting very close to legal limits

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

kerb damage to n/s front and rear and o/s rear tyres

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,841 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jun 2015 51,527 miles

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

both front tyres worn very bold inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn bold outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,345 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,713 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,022 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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MF09 LFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MF09 LFA, 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 MF09 LFA registered?

MF09 LFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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