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2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration551 NFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 72,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,620 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 69,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,787 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 66,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake application excessively uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,761 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,000 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 52,997 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,526 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 36,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,607 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 27,604 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,896 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Fail 30 Aug 2017 19,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 10,711 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 10,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 6,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 5,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 3,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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551 NFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 551 NFC, 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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551 NFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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