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RA07 REA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,584 mi
Last recorded97,584 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 REA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 97,584 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full under inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded where chalked strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre is slightly going out of shape 215 45 zr 17 91 y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded where chalked strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray is coated in oil not sure where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 92,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded where chalked strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre is slightly going out of shape 215 45 zr 17 91 y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded where chalked strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray is coated in oil not sure where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake travel high

Pass 11 Nov 2023 86,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease is escaping cable tie not fitted correctly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not part of arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease is all over the boot!! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad wear inner shoulder tyre 3mm 215 45 zr 17 91 y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 86,206 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease is escaping cable tie not fitted correctly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not part of arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease is all over the boot!! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad wear inner shoulder tyre 3mm 215 45 zr 17 91 y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,859 miles

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

Nearside Front CV boot perishing

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front CV boot perishing

fuel tank and filler slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,319 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 81,319 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,658 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,974 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but working ok (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 68,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but working ok (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,377 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 48,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,761 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,119 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 39,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,211 miles

O/S driveshaft seal weaping

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,953 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

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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RA07 REA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RA07 REA, 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 RA07 REA registered?

RA07 REA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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