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CM08 RAD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,050 mi
Last recorded163,050 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM08 RAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 163,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 162,146 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 160,815 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 160,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked yellow holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 157,852 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 149,467 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 149,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,797 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 138,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 136,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 134,529 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 127,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 118,642 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 108,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,407 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES.

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,237 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,802 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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CM08 RAD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 CM08 RAD, 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 CM08 RAD registered?

CM08 RAD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is CM08 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM08 RAD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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