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EK09 AYA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,452 mi
Last recorded98,452 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 AYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,501 miles

nearside front tyre close to cords

nearside headlamp intensity poor

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,158 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 53,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,943 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 32,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EK09 AYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EK09 AYA, 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 EK09 AYA?

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What year was EK09 AYA registered?

EK09 AYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is EK09 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 AYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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