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CPF 305

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,806 mi
Last recorded131,806 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPF 305
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 131,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 78,940 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 78,893 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components front (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 77,182 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,423 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 122,138 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 122,104 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 73,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 118,456 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,916 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,783 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,289 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,264 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 98,305 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,654 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 23 Oct 2017 84,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,193 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Rear level sensor rod seized

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,822 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,503 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,802 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,722 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 55,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,490 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,429 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,444 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 21,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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CPF 305 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CPF 305, 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 CPF 305 registered?

CPF 305 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is CPF 305 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPF 305 shows 35 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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