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AN05 CAL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,114 mi
Last recorded95,114 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN05 CAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 95,114 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,254 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 83,814 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 81,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,359 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 75,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,050 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,913 miles

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 34,012 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,751 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)

Pass 24 May 2013 22,237 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,626 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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AN05 CAL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AN05 CAL, 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 AN05 CAL registered?

AN05 CAL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AN05 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN05 CAL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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