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MY02 TSE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,801 mi
Last recorded131,801 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY02 TSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 131,801 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 113,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 104,356 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,745 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,160 miles

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

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service light on

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,669 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welded rear sub frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 97,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high On both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wiper blade in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a slight deformation in inner side wall

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 97,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high On both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wiper blade in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a slight deformation in inner side wall

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,172 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,869 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 84,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit rest on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 84,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit rest on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 82,759 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,973 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,538 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,538 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,062 miles

rear brake pads 90% worn

small chip on windscreen

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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MY02 TSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol 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 MY02 TSE, 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 MY02 TSE registered?

MY02 TSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is MY02 TSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY02 TSE 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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