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R21 PEP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,258 mi
Last recorded79,258 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 PEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2026 79,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 72,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,024 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,031 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,945 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,523 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,923 miles

Cracks in all tyre treads

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,755 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing slightly

rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,433 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,833 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R21 PEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R21 PEP, 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 R21 PEP registered?

R21 PEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is R21 PEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 PEP shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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