MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front damage
number plate rear side demage
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear , both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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, worn on edge , close to limit and cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog light inoperative and lens damaged
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
windscreen chipped
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear , both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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, worn on edge , close to limit and cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog light inoperative and lens damaged
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
windscreen chipped
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges of tread
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges of tread
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Engine light on
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OE09 VTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OE09 VTL, 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 OE09 VTL registered?
OE09 VTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2009.
Is OE09 VTL safe to buy?
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