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OW09 AMU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,731 mi
Last recorded111,731 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW09 AMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 111,731 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 111,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 107,954 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 102,446 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,282 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 88,282 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door cannot be open from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 73,166 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,192 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,712 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

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 4 Mar 2015 32,714 miles

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

Both front tyres low on edges

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake pedal cover missing

Fail 19 Mar 2013 22,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake pedal cover missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat is fitted to n/s/r

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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OW09 AMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 OW09 AMU, 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 OW09 AMU registered?

OW09 AMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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