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CA08 RYE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,037 mi
Last recorded78,037 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 RYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 78,037 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 117,776 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,647 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 112,508 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 65,444 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 108,491 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 105,260 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,855 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))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,595 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 92,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 34,840 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 84,989 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 77,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicator bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 69,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,338 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 63,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 30,284 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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CA08 RYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CA08 RYE, 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

How do I check the history of CA08 RYE?

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What year was CA08 RYE registered?

CA08 RYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is CA08 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 RYE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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