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OY09 SFU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,315 mi
Last recorded68,315 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 SFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 68,315 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2025 64,349 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 57,033 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 51,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 42,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 2 Oct 2021 36,313 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 36,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre worn edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,467 miles

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

all four tyres cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 18,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all four tyres cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 16,405 miles

Front both front tyres outer sidewalls perished cracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished cracking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,797 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 8,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 7,386 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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OY09 SFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OY09 SFU, 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 OY09 SFU registered?

OY09 SFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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