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MK09 UPN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,120 mi
Last recorded133,120 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 UPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 133,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 130,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 118,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 111,205 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,000 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 20 Mar 2017 87,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,693 miles

o/s and n/s outer sill have plastic skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

undertrays fitted under engine and along n/s and o/s from back to front of vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2015 68,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,590 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,556 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 UPN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

MK09 UPN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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