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3288 SF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,993 mi
Last recorded47,993 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3288 SF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,993 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slight cracks and minor perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracks on tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 28,855 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 28,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 27,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 26,624 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 25,628 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,341 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 22,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 34,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 33,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,354 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 28,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,372 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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3288 SF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 3288 SF, 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 3288 SF registered?

3288 SF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is 3288 SF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3288 SF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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