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C20 MHF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,377 mi
Last recorded57,377 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 MHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 57,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 45,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 39,585 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 39,578 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 29,152 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 28,862 miles

both front tyres starting to wear around outer edges

slight damage front windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2021 28,862 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres starting to wear around outer edges

slight damage front windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,483 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AT EDGES

Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,008 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 15,533 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 9,953 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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C20 MHF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C20 MHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C20 MHF registered?

C20 MHF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is C20 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 MHF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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