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ML09 LWK

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 LWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024

both rear suspension arm bushes perished/worn

both rear tyres 3mm tread

Fail 16 Dec 2024

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

both rear suspension arm bushes perished/worn

both rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 18 Dec 2023 116,226 miles

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

play o/s/f link arm ball joint

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,019 miles

both front suspension link arm bushes perished

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 20 Dec 2022 110,019 miles

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

both front suspension link arm bushes perished

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,182 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread

small play both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,106 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 91,103 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 77,950 miles

Both rear tyres "stepping" on inner edge

Exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 77,950 miles

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

Both rear tyres "stepping" on inner edge

Exhaust mount broken

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 68,239 miles

Parking brake lever nearing full travel limit

Fail 29 May 2018 68,236 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs a little scored and corroded

Parking brake lever nearing full travel limit

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,586 miles

Front brake disc pitted and worn on inside face

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

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

parking brake only just passed 17%

Fail 9 Jun 2017 54,586 miles

Front brake disc pitted and worn on inside face

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

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

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

parking brake only just passed 17%

Pass 11 Jun 2016 45,967 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 45,966 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,380 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,280 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,580 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 18,560 miles

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

Rear 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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ML09 LWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML09 LWK, 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 ML09 LWK registered?

ML09 LWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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