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AIB 1007

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,064 mi
Last recorded85,064 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIB 1007
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 85,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 83,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 78,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner side worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner side worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 78,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner side worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner side worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 77,461 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 76,093 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 75,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Punctured

Pass 13 Apr 2022 70,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 70,223 miles

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

Nearside Hand brake performance low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 6mm but worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 59,785 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,062 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 54,585 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 52,120 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,555 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,776 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,559 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,451 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 33,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AIB 1007 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 81%.

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 AIB 1007, 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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AIB 1007 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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