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GY59 LGN

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,201 mi
Last recorded76,201 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 LGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,516 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 72,516 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 70,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,215 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 58,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,986 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 54,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,859 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,569 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,030 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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GY59 LGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY59 LGN, 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 GY59 LGN registered?

GY59 LGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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