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14 AB

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,936 mi
Last recorded94,936 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 AB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,936 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,558 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 86,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (advise replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 78,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (advise replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,792 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 66,792 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,739 miles

cut on n/s/f outer tyre wall

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 Sep 2018 58,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

cut on n/s/f outer tyre wall

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,359 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,749 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 41,749 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,720 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 34,720 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens broken. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,566 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)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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14 AB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,706 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 Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 14 AB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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14 AB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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