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R44 TAB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,481 mi
Last recorded94,481 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 TAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 94,481 miles

General age related underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded/pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded/pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 94,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

General age related underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded/pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded/pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 89,636 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 89,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (through nearside front wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 85,413 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

offside rear park brake effort low and lagging,advise rear brake check

Fail 15 Dec 2023 85,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

offside rear park brake effort low and lagging,advise rear brake check

Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,727 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2017 51,193 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 51,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at opening (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main ( at undertray opening) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

large plastic undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,891 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,302 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres very heavily cracked,split,perished and worn on edges. advise replace

both rear tyres getting low 3mm and cracking and perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,701 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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R44 TAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R44 TAB, 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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R44 TAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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