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DE59 OGU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,998 mi
Last recorded63,998 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 63,998 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 63,998 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,705 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 63,705 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 63,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,288 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 56,895 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 51,451 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,262 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r /o/s/r. tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,750 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre badly cracking on inner sidewall

offside headlamp washer sticking slightly

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 23,310 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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DE59 OGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver 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 DE59 OGU, 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 DE59 OGU registered?

DE59 OGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is DE59 OGU safe to buy?

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