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MK09 UBM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,354 mi
Last recorded126,354 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 UBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 126,354 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 126,343 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 117,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 117,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 24 Jun 2024 109,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,100 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 100,128 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 91,443 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2021 91,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2020 84,888 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 79,348 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,792 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,149 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 25 Jul 2013 38,102 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012

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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MK09 UBM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MK09 UBM, 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 MK09 UBM registered?

MK09 UBM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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