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C10 EFK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests43 (30 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate69.8%

Mileage

151,148 mi
Last recorded151,148 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 EFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

30 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 151,148 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear diff damp from slight leak

Fail 24 Mar 2026 151,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear diff damp from slight leak

Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,197 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 131,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 142,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 142,832 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear antiroll bar touching bent suspension arm

Pass 30 Dec 2024 125,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 136,083 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 120,584 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 129,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 129,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,688 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 123,804 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 105,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 114,473 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,125 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 95,125 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2020 109,534 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,770 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,556 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 102,556 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,189 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 98,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 78,903 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

plastic under covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2017 78,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,958 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre outer edge wear.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre outer edge wear.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,958 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has outer edge wear.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has outer edge wear.

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Low pressure. Corrected during test. (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,862 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,333 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 2 May 2015 67,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 60,737 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,901 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 53,901 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,968 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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C10 EFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.8%.

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 C10 EFK, 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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C10 EFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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