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MK09 UPO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

143,929 mi
Last recorded143,929 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 143,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 139,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 135,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 135,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,568 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 130,540 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 125,526 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear. both rear tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine & under covers.

Fail 26 Nov 2020 115,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear. both rear tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine & under covers.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,239 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine & under covers.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 99,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine & under covers.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 81,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,625 miles

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 30 Nov 2017 68,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2016 56,263 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 56,260 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 56,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

rear pads 3/4mm

Fail 22 Feb 2016 49,527 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

rear pads 3/4mm

Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 39,673 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 25,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,420 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 UPO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 UPO, 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 UPO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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