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R555 OGE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 OGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 130,246 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 110,713 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 110,708 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 94,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,999 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 81,518 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,521 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 69,978 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 65,704 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,911 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,139 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,472 miles

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

Under & Engine tray(s) fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 51,215 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,417 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,161 miles

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged by kerbing

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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R555 OGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R555 OGE, 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 R555 OGE registered?

R555 OGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is R555 OGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 OGE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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