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ET51 ACT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,761 mi
Last recorded111,761 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 ACT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 111,761 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 102,702 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively small lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 94,343 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 85,586 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,772 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,566 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 70,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,629 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,745 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,557 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,659 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,043 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 42,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,470 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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ET51 ACT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ET51 ACT, 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 ET51 ACT registered?

ET51 ACT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2009.

Is ET51 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 ACT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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