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H18 YBT

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,624 mi
Last recorded84,624 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 YBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 84,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 83,427 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 81,601 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 81,599 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,492 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 77,278 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 72,981 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,823 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 62,820 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,796 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

engine and floor coverings fitted obscuring some components

wiper blades begining to smear

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,261 miles

both front tyres wearing smooth on both edges

Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing smooth on both edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,904 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,904 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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H18 YBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H18 YBT, 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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H18 YBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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