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EK09 VAH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,778 mi
Last recorded152,778 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 VAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 152,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 152,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 151,438 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2025 151,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not installed properly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 144,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,765 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at Nearside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake achieved a lower braking force when compared to offside

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at Nearside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 130,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 121,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,393 miles

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

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

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

service light on

Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,565 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,506 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,428 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,166 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,960 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 VAH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VAH, 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 EK09 VAH registered?

EK09 VAH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is EK09 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 VAH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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