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P6 CEP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,898 mi
Last recorded119,898 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 CEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 119,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 115,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 186,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dip beams (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake just met minimum requirements for overall performance (both readings low)

Pass 1 Feb 2024 105,908 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,957 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 58,741 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake discs ridged

surface corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,535 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 50,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,748 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a small cut which appears to be deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,677 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,311 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,848 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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P6 CEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc 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 P6 CEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P6 CEP registered?

P6 CEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is P6 CEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 CEP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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