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R8 OED

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,420 mi
Last recorded79,420 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 OED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,420 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 73,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,551 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,254 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 76,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 76,106 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid leaking

Pass 8 May 2023 76,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 76,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 76,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 74,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,089 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 74,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

Fail 13 Jan 2018 66,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,409 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 44,280 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,507 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,546 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 31,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges and perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,427 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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R8 OED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R8 OED, 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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R8 OED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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