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R27 PRA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,112 mi
Last recorded72,112 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 PRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2025 71,264 miles

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

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,236 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,069 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,816 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,640 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,266 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 48,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,469 miles

NSF jack point missing and sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

service reminder on dash display

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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R27 PRA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R27 PRA, 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 R27 PRA registered?

R27 PRA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is R27 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 PRA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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