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OE09 VTW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,465 mi
Last recorded119,465 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,465 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine underside and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2019 115,922 miles

engine,under and sill covers fitted

ns and os front brake pipes corroding

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2019 115,921 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle osr door (6.2.3 (a))

engine,under and sill covers fitted

ns and os front brake pipes corroding

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2018 113,448 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine, under and outer sill covers fitted

nsf brake pipes corroding

osf tyre starting to crack

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jun 2018

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine, under and outer sill covers fitted

nsf brake pipes corroding

osf tyre starting to crack

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,275 miles

brake pipes corroded but not checked properly dur to protective covers

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsr flexi brake hose twisted

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,563 miles

child seat fitted on osr

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn

ns and os rear brake pipe ( over axle) corroded

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre close to legl limit and wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 94,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,953 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,018 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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OE09 VTW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

OE09 VTW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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