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MAL 111A

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,179 mi
Last recorded149,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAL 111A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 149,179 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 144,124 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 144,124 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 139,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 135,401 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,952 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,527 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 119,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 109,248 miles

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Offside Front Inner tyre sidwall seperating

Fail 9 Jan 2019 109,247 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (r) wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Offside Front Inner tyre sidwall seperating

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,467 miles

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 4 Jan 2016 80,084 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 80,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 55,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,099 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,067 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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MAL 111A is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MAL 111A, 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 MAL 111A registered?

MAL 111A is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is MAL 111A safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAL 111A shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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