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R15 VMB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,468 mi
Last recorded116,468 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 VMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2022 116,468 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure broken off mountings (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,854 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 86,959 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 86,959 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 83,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 78,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,993 miles

front tyres worn on edges

man light on

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,632 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,268 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 27,618 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,581 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres very low

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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R15 VMB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R15 VMB, 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 R15 VMB registered?

R15 VMB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is R15 VMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 VMB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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