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MV09 EBA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,785 mi
Last recorded116,785 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 116,785 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 92,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 86,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 84,808 miles

Offside Front parking light inoperative

Fail 25 Apr 2023 84,808 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front parking light inoperative

Pass 5 May 2022 81,611 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 81,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,584 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 79,583 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 75,603 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 75,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 68,863 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 59,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 36,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 22,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,774 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 5,616 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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MV09 EBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MV09 EBA, 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 MV09 EBA registered?

MV09 EBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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The MOT history for MV09 EBA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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