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P20 HUM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,501 mi
Last recorded66,501 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 HUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 66,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Offside/nearside rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre over 10 years old.

Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Offside/nearside front and offside/nearside rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [Nearside front and offside/nearside rear] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,107 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively [Offside/nearside front and rear] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Offside/nearside rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged [Outer sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged [Outer sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 63,054 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively [Offside/nearside front and rear] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Offside/nearside rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged [Outer sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged [Outer sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 55,317 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,437 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,629 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,015 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 30,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 30,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn to 0mm on outer edge.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,153 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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P20 HUM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P20 HUM, 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 P20 HUM registered?

P20 HUM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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