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B16 DRX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,679 mi
Last recorded85,679 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,679 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and small cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 81,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and small cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,939 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 76,938 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,296 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,864 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,017 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread depth.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,551 miles

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

Fail 20 Sep 2016 29,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,089 miles

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,682 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front tyre,outer side wall damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing low on middle 3.0mm

advise front screen chipped

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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B16 DRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 B16 DRX, 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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What year was B16 DRX registered?

B16 DRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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