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MU54 AFR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,706 mi
Last recorded101,706 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU54 AFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 101,706 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 101,693 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 99,476 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 96,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 95,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 92,736 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 91,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,264 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 88,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,412 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,029 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 75,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,973 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 73,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,672 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,014 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

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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MU54 AFR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MU54 AFR, 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 MU54 AFR registered?

MU54 AFR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is MU54 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU54 AFR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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