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CK09 PFA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,969 mi
Last recorded38,969 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 PFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 38,969 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Reduced output from offside headlight

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside rear front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside + offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlight reduced output

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

Service overdue

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside + offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 38,105 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes are high

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reduced output offside headlight

Service overdue

Pass 11 May 2023 36,853 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 56,133 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 33,153 miles

Exhaust fumes are high

Service overdue

Fail 5 May 2021 33,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes are high

Service overdue

Pass 17 Apr 2020 31,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2020 31,816 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service light on

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,638 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,021 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,690 miles

cracks in offside front tyre wall

deep cuts in nearside front tyre wall

service light is on

Pass 7 May 2013 10,927 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 10,902 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 8,550 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre. No cord exposed.

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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CK09 PFA 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 CK09 PFA, 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 CK09 PFA registered?

CK09 PFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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