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MK09 UMF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,194 mi
Last recorded175,194 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 UMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 175,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 175,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 164,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Jan 2020 151,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 135,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity woking at 50% (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has slight damage to sidewall but no ply / cords are showing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has slight damage to sidewall but no ply / cords are showing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 11 Dec 2017 116,141 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cut in sidewall , also tyre close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has slight damage to sidewall but no ply / cords are showing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has slight damage to sidewall but no ply / cords are showing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2016 97,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 139,958 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 61,900 miles

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

nearside front tyre splitting inner sidewall (not exposing cord)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,900 miles

nearside front tyre splitting inner sidewall (not exposing cord)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,030 miles

Incorrect lamp fitted at nearside rear

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 UMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

MK09 UMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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