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BF59 VVX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,949 mi
Last recorded147,949 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 147,949 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 144,737 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,084 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 140,850 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,585 miles

Nearside Rear pipe corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 137,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear pipe corroded

Windscreen wiper poor

Fail 13 Nov 2020 137,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear pipe corroded

Windscreen wiper poor

Pass 18 Jan 2020 132,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 130,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,149 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 127,149 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,470 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,603 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre weaing on edges

unable to check front brake pads with the wheels on

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,019 miles

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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BF59 VVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BF59 VVX, 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 BF59 VVX registered?

BF59 VVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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