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SJ09 LXT

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,209 mi
Last recorded86,209 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 LXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 86,209 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 85,965 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis, suspension components and rear axle covered in grease material obstructing full inspection

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,934 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,035 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 72,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 68,045 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 62,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,561 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 61,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,737 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 54,737 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,184 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,184 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 50,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,825 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 49,824 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,821 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 29,155 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,822 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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SJ09 LXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SJ09 LXT, 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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SJ09 LXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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