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CP09 ORN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,993 mi
Last recorded129,993 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 129,993 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 129,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,348 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 118,343 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 113,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 92,464 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,371 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 59,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 48,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge /deterating/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 48,944 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge /deterating/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,253 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,442 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 ORN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CP09 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP09 ORN registered?

CP09 ORN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is CP09 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP09 ORN 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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