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AR09 GBR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,981 mi
Last recorded88,981 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR09 GBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 88,981 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 88,981 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,572 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to determine location of leak due to under-trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides dust cover(s) perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Arch liner/under-tray plastic(s) loose but not excessively (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 79,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to determine location of leak due to under-trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides dust cover(s) perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Arch liner/under-tray plastic(s) loose but not excessively (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,066 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 76,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,527 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,106 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 5 Mar 2016 54,811 miles

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

Front Oil leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Plastics sheets fitted under

Fail 4 Mar 2016 54,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Yellow mark (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Yellow mark (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Yellow mark (3.6.B.2c)

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

Front Oil leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Plastics sheets fitted under

Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AR09 GBR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR09 GBR, 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 AR09 GBR registered?

AR09 GBR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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