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KR09 BYG

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,788 mi
Last recorded99,788 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl62,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 BYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,279 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 93,277 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (upper outer) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 90,847 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 90,843 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,882 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 76,882 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,529 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 72,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear diff seal weeping

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,177 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,647 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,139 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,012 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,413 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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KR09 BYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 62,458 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR09 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR09 BYG registered?

KR09 BYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is KR09 BYG safe to buy?

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