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E9 PRB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,838 mi
Last recorded144,838 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 PRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 144,838 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 143,003 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 141,644 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 139,476 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 137,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 128,427 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 128,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,707 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,916 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2016 99,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 87,991 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 87,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 1 May 2014 76,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight deterioration cracks forming to tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 76,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight deterioration cracks forming to tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,557 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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E9 PRB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E9 PRB, 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 E9 PRB registered?

E9 PRB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is E9 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 PRB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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