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C25 RLH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,067 mi
Last recorded157,067 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 157,067 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 150,223 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 150,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 140,918 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 137,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 134,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 129,931 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 125,184 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 119,323 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner stop lamp inop

Offside Rear Inner position lamp inop

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 117,615 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner stop lamp inop

Offside Rear Inner position lamp inop

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,399 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 84,398 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,320 miles

engine man. light indicates a fault

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,426 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,469 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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C25 RLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C25 RLH, 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 C25 RLH registered?

C25 RLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is C25 RLH safe to buy?

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