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1 EKY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,472 mi
Last recorded105,472 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 EKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 105,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 93,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 81,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 75,588 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,233 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 70,004 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.3mm with bald shoulders and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.7mm with bald shoulders and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,366 miles

outer sill covers fitted

upper engine cover fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 64,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sill covers fitted

upper engine cover fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,382 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016
Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,790 miles

Child seat fitted O/S/R unable to fully inspect belt & buckle

Engine bay cover fitteed

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 51,441 miles

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

Engine bay cover fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,678 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,820 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,851 miles

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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1 EKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 1 EKY, 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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1 EKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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