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RE09 EBU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,398 mi
Last recorded71,398 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 EBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 71,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 67,088 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 63,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,271 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 56,889 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,815 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 49,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,444 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 31,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,948 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 25,347 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 21,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 16,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 5,059 miles

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

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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RE09 EBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RE09 EBU, 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 RE09 EBU registered?

RE09 EBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is RE09 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 EBU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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