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AV09 VSU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,523 mi
Last recorded162,523 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 162,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2024 147,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 138,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both

Undertrays fitted obstructing view

Fail 14 Aug 2023 138,297 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both

Undertrays fitted obstructing view

Pass 26 Aug 2022 123,700 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2022 123,698 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,412 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 115,411 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,696 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 103,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlight Cluster Damaged (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light Lens Damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp broken

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 94,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp broken

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 77,870 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,642 miles

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Engine oil low.

Hand brake performance low, 18%.

Nearside front tyre low on edges.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 69,639 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Engine oil low.

Hand brake performance low, 18%.

Nearside front tyre low on edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,525 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 50,531 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 41,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,832 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AV09 VSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV09 VSU, 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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AV09 VSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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