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SM09 LDC

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,493 mi
Last recorded79,493 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 LDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 79,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 79,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,762 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 64,759 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,458 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 55,456 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,295 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 50,291 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 49,439 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,093 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 43,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,892 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,504 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,098 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,031 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,587 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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SM09 LDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM09 LDC, 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 SM09 LDC registered?

SM09 LDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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