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BU09 UNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,373 mi
Last recorded144,373 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl62,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 144,373 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 142,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator Integrated Side Repeater lamp lens damaged/partially secured

Rear Sub-frame has surface corrosion but does not appear to be seriously weakened

Fail 10 Jul 2024 142,612 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 129,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 114,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 101,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 101,599 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 95,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,206 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,044 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 76,044 miles

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

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,804 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 75,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,643 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear propshaft coupling splitting

Fail 2 Sep 2015 64,643 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear propshaft coupling splitting

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,872 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,116 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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BU09 UNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 62,458 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU09 UNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU09 UNZ registered?

BU09 UNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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