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RIW 3851

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,111 mi
Last recorded90,111 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 3851
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 90,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,509 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 12,395 miles

both front tyres very slightly perished

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

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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RIW 3851 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RIW 3851, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIW 3851 registered?

RIW 3851 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2009.

Is RIW 3851 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 3851 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIW 3851 have outstanding finance?

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