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ML09 UWF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,103 mi
Last recorded143,103 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 UWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 143,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 190,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 183,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and under-trays

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall sightly damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slight dim

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 163,114 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar covers slightly cracking both sides

front flexi deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2019 162,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar covers slightly cracking both sides

front flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,157 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,069 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cut to outer wall

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,512 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 42,427 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, not deep enough to expose the cords/plies.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

ML09 UWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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