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VN09 LLW

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,446 mi
Last recorded123,446 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 LLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 123,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 115,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,801 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,419 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2021 92,419 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,478 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2020 84,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 31 May 2019 72,065 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,793 miles

front brake discs showing signs of pitting

rear brake discs showing signs of pitting

Fail 3 Jun 2016 50,639 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs showing signs of pitting

rear brake discs showing signs of pitting

tyre pressure monitor malfunction light on

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,441 miles

ESP WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED

FRONT DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF PITTING

REAR DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF PITTING

TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,000 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,525 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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VN09 LLW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN09 LLW, 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 VN09 LLW registered?

VN09 LLW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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