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LM09 YKK

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,643 mi
Last recorded86,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 YKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,643 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 78,202 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,328 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,236 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 67,782 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 67,782 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,964 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,926 miles

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,777 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 44,992 miles

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

both mirror side repeaters damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,753 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 40,753 miles

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

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 17 Sep 2015 34,614 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 34,614 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,974 miles

off side front tyre inner tread wear

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 17,773 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cut but not reached the cords

Fail 9 Jun 2012 17,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside front tyre sidewall cut but not reached the cords

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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LM09 YKK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM09 YKK, 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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LM09 YKK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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