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G18 TDC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

206,141 mi
Last recorded206,141 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 TDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 206,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 198,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 186,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 178,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 169,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 160,954 miles

At time of test top and under side engine covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe what runs between n/s/r and o/s/r above rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 148,856 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 133,361 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,738 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,241 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 94,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,443 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 26,305 miles

Outer and inner edges are worn on both front tyres. Recommend to replace.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,561 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,326 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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G18 TDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 G18 TDC, 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 G18 TDC registered?

G18 TDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is G18 TDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 TDC 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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