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M14 SHU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,088 mi
Last recorded70,088 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 SHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 70,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,267 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,522 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,715 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded front springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr brake pads are worn more than other side, something appears to be sticking, advise to investigate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates have deteriorated (0.1 (b))

parking brake passed brake test, but efficiency could be better

Fail 1 Jun 2023 61,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing/broken, replaced with plastic

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn this side, a lot more than the other side, advise to investigate as something appears to be sticking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake could be better, advise to inspect

Pass 30 May 2022 60,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers are streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

parking brake efficiency could be better, advise to inspect

Pass 12 May 2021 59,541 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 59,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm ball joint boot is torn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm ball joint boot is torn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes are corroding at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,957 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flex hoses have rusty ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs, inner faces are slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, inner pads are starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres has cracking of the rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,509 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most arm, ball joint boot torn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most arm, ball joint boot torn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre, rubber very perished/cracked on the shoulders

Offside Rear tyre, rubber very perished/cracked on the shoulders

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above differential (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,205 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,176 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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M14 SHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 M14 SHU, 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 M14 SHU registered?

M14 SHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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