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OS51 BUD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,708 mi
Last recorded175,708 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOS51 BUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 175,708 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 121,208 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 121,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 167,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 167,593 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 166,066 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 161,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 116,005 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted to N/s and O/s of vehicle obstructing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2022 152,399 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 152,325 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,525 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 103,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 147,272 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 147,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre belt (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,558 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 93,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 140,548 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,150 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 75,966 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 132,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall bulge

Pass 23 Sep 2017 66,039 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 131,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,883 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 111,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 111,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 77,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F Tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,185 miles

offside rear rubber shocker shroud split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,715 miles

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

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

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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OS51 BUD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 OS51 BUD, 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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OS51 BUD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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