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H3 ODC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 ODC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,525 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 79,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,044 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 65,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (outer sidewall) 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,380 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,192 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 27,076 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,812 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 23,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nsf tyre outer side wall damaged

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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H3 ODC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H3 ODC, 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 H3 ODC registered?

H3 ODC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is H3 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 ODC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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