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OE09 RVV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

293,443 mi
Last recorded293,443 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 RVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 293,443 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 293,443 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 282,879 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Door has to be unlocked from inside to be able to open from outside

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 278,782 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear seat folded not allowing full inspection of audlt belts

Fail 6 Dec 2021 278,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear seat folded not allowing full inspection of audlt belts

Pass 8 May 2020 253,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc pads low and disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm aproximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged sill provides adequate view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 253,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm aproximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged sill provides adequate view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 216,503 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing to edges

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 216,499 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing to edges

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

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

tpms warning on

Pass 9 Oct 2017 190,606 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 138,925 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,254 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 30,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,396 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 80,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,615 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 35,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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OE09 RVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 OE09 RVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE09 RVV registered?

OE09 RVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is OE09 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE09 RVV shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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