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C10 PUG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,693 mi
Last recorded96,693 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 PUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 96,693 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 96,677 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 95,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,905 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 144,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 130,643 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 120,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,126 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2-3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,639 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ft arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,498 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 17,441 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 16,762 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 16,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,770 miles

nail in o.s.r tyre

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 PUG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc 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 C10 PUG, 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 C10 PUG registered?

C10 PUG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is C10 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 PUG 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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