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RR02 THR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,371 mi
Last recorded161,371 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR02 THR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 161,371 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 161,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 151,949 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 151,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 143,614 miles

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

advise limited inspection sill floor areas plastic covers

Pass 16 Aug 2022 133,950 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 129,634 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 129,633 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,570 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 122,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,648 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light 50% leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,392 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,763 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,230 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,847 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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RR02 THR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RR02 THR, 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 RR02 THR registered?

RR02 THR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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