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SK09 LAE

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,696 mi
Last recorded92,696 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 LAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 92,696 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop - not testable item until 2018

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2026 92,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached rear arm of two. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light inop - not testable item until 2018

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,043 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 83,855 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 81,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,373 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 78,325 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 78,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 78,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 78,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 74,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in verious places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,357 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 51,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,854 miles

rear tyres at 3.0mm

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,810 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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SK09 LAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SK09 LAE, 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 SK09 LAE registered?

SK09 LAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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