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EA09 VAF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,089 mi
Last recorded74,089 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 74,089 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 74,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 72,234 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper not fully secure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside colours are not a matched pair (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,155 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,393 miles

Minor chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Front Wing mirror casing damage

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

Fail 20 Jan 2020 64,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Minor chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Front Wing mirror casing damage

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,975 miles

Both front tyres cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,696 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and sidewalls in poor condition

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,382 miles

Light output from headlamps seems slightly different

Pass 22 Jan 2016 39,124 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 39,121 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2014 23,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,936 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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EA09 VAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EA09 VAF, 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 EA09 VAF registered?

EA09 VAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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