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MV09 UUA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,385 mi
Last recorded55,385 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 UUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 55,359 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,001 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,412 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,809 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 51,409 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged curbing damage to side wall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre worn on edges very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Damage To Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,217 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 47,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 44,949 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall badly damaged also wearing bald on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner and outer edges.

Fail 28 Aug 2017 44,949 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall badly damaged also wearing bald on outer edge.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner and outer edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,154 miles

Both rear tyres on 2 & 2.5mm

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has been heavily curbed-lots of cuts not to cords.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,418 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,371 miles

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

undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,143 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 32,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges and nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,647 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 UUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MV09 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

MV09 UUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is MV09 UUA safe to buy?

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