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MHA 81B

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,249 mi
Last recorded163,249 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHA 81B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 163,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 159,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 19 Aug 2025 159,934 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F & O/S/F Front front both side and Rear both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 19 Aug 2024 151,850 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (inner and outer bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 151,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (inner and outer bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 138,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 123,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 109,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,884 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,468 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 56,462 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,236 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 46,236 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,139 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,844 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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MHA 81B is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MHA 81B, 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 MHA 81B registered?

MHA 81B is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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The MOT history for MHA 81B shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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