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R80 BAG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,899 mi
Last recorded168,899 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 BAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 168,899 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 160,505 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 153,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 147,062 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 141,013 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 141,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 134,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,167 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 126,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Sep 2019 126,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,704 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Various covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 58,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Various covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2015 52,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Various covers fitted around engine & vehicle underside.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,224 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking&has cuts in wall

both rear tyres cracking&has cuts in wall

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low but still above minimum marker

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,199 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,781 miles

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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R80 BAG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R80 BAG, 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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R80 BAG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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