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EO09 EAM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,339 mi
Last recorded132,339 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 EAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 132,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 125,336 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 125,329 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and central (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,174 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,726 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 100,139 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front fog lamps damaged and bulbs not working

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 87,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on outer edges

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s/f fog lamp broken

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,744 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 255/35 r18 y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut to outer sidewall - 225/40 r18 92y

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,845 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,411 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,536 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 1 May 2012 26,961 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 26,966 miles

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

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

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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EO09 EAM 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 EO09 EAM, 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 EO09 EAM registered?

EO09 EAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is EO09 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 EAM 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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