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CP09 MPV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,389 mi
Last recorded130,389 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 MPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 123,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 121,053 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,881 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front head light loose

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

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 1 Oct 2019 112,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 105,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 105,975 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Working intermittently (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp unit loose

Offside Front Main beam bulb incorrectly positioned

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Either N/S/R or O/S/R (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,274 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 88,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,108 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 82,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,191 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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CP09 MPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP09 MPV, 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 CP09 MPV registered?

CP09 MPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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