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209 VME

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,296 mi
Last recorded111,296 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration209 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 111,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 100,752 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 100,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 89,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 89,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 66,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,998 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,096 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,179 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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209 VME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 209 VME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 209 VME registered?

209 VME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 19 January 2009.

Is 209 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 209 VME 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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