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138 ELU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,941 mi
Last recorded37,941 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration138 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 37,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 37,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,974 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,168 miles

•Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items •Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items in the engine bay

Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 31,335 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,285 miles

•Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items •Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items in the engine bay

Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,963 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 22,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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138 ELU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 138 ELU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 138 ELU registered?

138 ELU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is 138 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 138 ELU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 138 ELU have outstanding finance?

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