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C3 PEE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,806 mi
Last recorded38,806 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 38,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 33,351 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 33,351 miles

Offside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 29,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are starting to wear a lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall is cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 26,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 26,688 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 26,688 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp aim below the chart. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 26,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 22,694 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 22,694 miles

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

Both rear tyres are cracking between tread pattern.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing at inner and outer edges and outer sidewall cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm inner and outer edges wearing and sidewall cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,509 miles

Front wiper blades are noisy in operation.

NSF/OSF tyres are showing signs of perishing and cracking at tread pattern and sidewalls.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 13,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,349 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C3 PEE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C3 PEE, 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 C3 PEE registered?

C3 PEE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is C3 PEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 PEE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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