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M18 TCR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,431 mi
Last recorded79,431 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 TCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,431 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FORWARD DIAGONAL ARM, BALL JOINT POINTS DOWN, BUSH IN SAME ARM WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRANSVERSE ARM, BALL JOINT POINTS UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,131 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 72,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 66,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 60,022 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,706 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 52,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,130 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,905 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 47,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 47,909 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 47,900 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stuff on mirror (8.3.1e)

headlamp kit poorly fitted and requires attention

Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,538 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 40,887 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 40,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nail ns front tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2014 36,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 36,135 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,292 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,312 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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M18 TCR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M18 TCR, 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 M18 TCR registered?

M18 TCR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is M18 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 TCR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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