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MK09 UBU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,226 mi
Last recorded82,226 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 UBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,226 miles

Nearside Front one of two side light n/w

Fail 27 Aug 2025 82,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator n/w (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc lipped pad low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front one of two side light n/w

Pass 29 Jun 2024 76,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front side light bulb n/w one of two bulbs

Offside Rear Lower inner side light n/w one of two bulbs

Fail 28 Jun 2024 76,836 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front side light bulb n/w one of two bulbs

Offside Rear Lower inner side light n/w one of two bulbs

Pass 19 Apr 2023 74,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 66,909 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To o/s & n/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 62,372 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,323 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,464 miles

Nearside Rear brake effort not even with offside

Offside Rear door not locking/unlocking with other doors

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,334 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,896 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,399 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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MK09 UBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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