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CM05 GRY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,537 mi
Last recorded147,537 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM05 GRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 147,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 147,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 142,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 133,602 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 133,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,988 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 111,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,417 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,866 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 79,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 79,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s to n/s across going to both flexi hoses marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 76,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 69,175 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,147 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 25,675 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,804 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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CM05 GRY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CM05 GRY, 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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CM05 GRY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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