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CAZ 8571

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,121 mi
Last recorded89,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 8571
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 116,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 85,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively inboard brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 85,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively inboard brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 108,485 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 108,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 107,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,003 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 75,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,255 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,285 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,742 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,415 miles

emissions too clean to register

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,151 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 71,672 miles

Front Inner both brake pads getting low and discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall

plastic under trays covering some components

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 14 May 2019 73,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,479 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 May 2018 73,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,253 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

n/s/f tyre outer wall poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,407 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,041 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2015 22,553 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted NSR

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,393 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 17,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 20,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on.

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside tyre has a cut on out sidewall.

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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CAZ 8571 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CAZ 8571, 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 CAZ 8571 registered?

CAZ 8571 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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