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CT55 RST

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

205,110 mi
Last recorded205,110 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 RST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 205,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm o/s+n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 202,640 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 199,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle to front , control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 197,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower link bar dut cover sl damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 195,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 194,721 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 194,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 192,124 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 177,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 154,458 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cut to cords but within limit

Fail 3 Jun 2015 133,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 133,801 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,574 miles

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 25 Jun 2014 110,574 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 May 2013 86,815 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2013 86,815 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 68,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nasty cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall but no visible cords.

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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CT55 RST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CT55 RST, 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 CT55 RST registered?

CT55 RST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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