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GX09 YDL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,530 mi
Last recorded73,530 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,530 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,767 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 58,981 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r driveshaft joint boot slight leak

Fail 6 Jul 2021 58,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r driveshaft joint boot slight leak

Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,875 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,720 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2019 49,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 48,134 miles

Nearside Front deep cuts outer wall

Pass 16 May 2017 46,439 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 44,542 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 44,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 42,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 40,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,022 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,378 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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GX09 YDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GX09 YDL, 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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GX09 YDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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