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K55 TEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,280 mi
Last recorded59,280 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 TEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 59,280 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 46,002 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 45,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 35,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 35,309 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,857 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 33,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 32,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 30,935 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 29,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,228 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,202 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,682 miles

n/s/f tyre worn off on inner and outer shoulders + cracking inside treads.

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner and outer shoulders + cracking inside treads + cuts to outer sidewall (no cords exposed)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 14,682 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)

n/s/f tyre worn off on inner and outer shoulders + cracking inside treads.

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner and outer shoulders + cracking inside treads + cuts to outer sidewall (no cords exposed)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 8,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 7,354 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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K55 TEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 K55 TEJ, 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 K55 TEJ registered?

K55 TEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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The MOT history for K55 TEJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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