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ML09 UVT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,544 mi
Last recorded51,544 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 UVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 51,544 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 49,733 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 46,701 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 43,012 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 42,141 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,396 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercover fitted, cant see all the components

Fail 6 Jul 2021 40,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercover fitted, cant see all the components

Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,084 miles

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

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Fail 13 Jul 2020 39,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Pass 20 Apr 2019 32,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 18,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Aug 2017 15,967 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,312 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,638 miles

advise nearside & offside front tyres tread & side walls cracking & perishing

advise nearside rear tyre tread cracking & perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,698 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 7,730 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 6,024 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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ML09 UVT 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 89.5%.

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 ML09 UVT, 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 ML09 UVT registered?

ML09 UVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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