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C16 PAH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,946 mi
Last recorded98,946 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 PAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,946 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,823 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 95,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,163 miles

exhaust clamp (central) corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 80,413 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp (central) corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,616 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 75,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 71,791 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF OSF NSR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,107 miles

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

front disc pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,930 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,142 miles

Sidewall damage nearside front tyre - Not to cords

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,357 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 34,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f wheel & tyre kerbed

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,889 miles

n/s/f wheel & tyre kerbed

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,365 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 28,565 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,515 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 22,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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C16 PAH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C16 PAH, 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 C16 PAH registered?

C16 PAH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is C16 PAH safe to buy?

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