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OY09 VMT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 121,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 121,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 114,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,761 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 109,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 105,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 105,020 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,154 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 100,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 90,461 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 90,457 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,585 miles

SERVICE??!!!!-PLASTICS ETC X 3,,245/40/18 X 2 REARS,,225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,079 miles

245/40/18 X 2 =REARS///225/40/18 X 2 =FRONTS

PLASTIC COVERS X 3

SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,096 miles

2 X F/B/DISCS WORN-PODOT-MONITOR--ON PASS LIMIT

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

245/40/18 X 2 REARS

PLASTIC COVERS X 3

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,581 miles

2 X FRONT B/DISCS V/WORN-MONITOR-PODOT

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

245/40/18 X 2 REARS

PLASTIC COVERS X 3

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,967 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

245/40/18 X 2 REARS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/1/15

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,292 miles

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

245/40/18 X 2 REARS

DENT OSR QUARTER PANEL

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/1/14

SCRATCHES ON BONNET

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2012 24,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,817 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 VMT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY09 VMT, 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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OY09 VMT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2009.

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