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CP09 VGK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,977 mi
Last recorded43,977 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 VGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 43,977 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 41,059 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 40,920 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 38,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 32,526 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 32,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,279 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 32,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Park brake effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,990 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 30,990 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,011 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,626 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 28,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,096 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 25,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,473 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 VGK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VGK, 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

How do I check the history of CP09 VGK?

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What year was CP09 VGK registered?

CP09 VGK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is CP09 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP09 VGK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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