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MK09 UOY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,608 mi
Last recorded108,608 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 108,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 100,561 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeter light dim

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 100,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction 0107 intake pressure sensor (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front side repeter light dim

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,905 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 97,902 miles

Road wheel fixing missing ALL 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 95,805 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 95,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Outside/Inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 80,450 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 80,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre damaged on outer side wall

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

Pass 17 May 2018 79,721 miles

Engine light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer side walls

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges 225 45 17

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre damaged on outer side walls

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges 225 45 17

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2017 67,867 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2016 54,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,115 miles

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

both front and both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,216 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 44,216 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,915 miles

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

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)

front brake discs worn

osf tyre bald on inner edge

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 UOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UOY, 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 UOY registered?

MK09 UOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is MK09 UOY safe to buy?

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