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EK09 OBT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,763 mi
Last recorded127,763 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 127,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 117,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 96,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,240 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 79,939 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 75,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 68,731 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 68,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 62,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 56,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 52,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 46,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 41,067 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,444 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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EK09 OBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EK09 OBT, 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

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What year was EK09 OBT registered?

EK09 OBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is EK09 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 OBT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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