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RK09 CEA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,141 mi
Last recorded111,141 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 CEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,141 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 111,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,389 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 105,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,678 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 98,678 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,107 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 89,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,234 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,210 miles

Nearside Front as a cut in side wall

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front as a cut in side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,480 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,357 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,936 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,906 miles

Deep cut outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Front brake pads worn to apx 3mm

Heavy wear both front brake discs

Nearside parking brake weak

Rear brake pads worn to apx 4mm

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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RK09 CEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK09 CEA, 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 RK09 CEA registered?

RK09 CEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is RK09 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 CEA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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