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CP09 OPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,037 mi
Last recorded138,037 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 OPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 138,037 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 134,962 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 134,962 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 126,176 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 126,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,747 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 316,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 109,510 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 109,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,853 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,954 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 90,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,739 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,310 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,000 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 OPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

CP09 OPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is CP09 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP09 OPZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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