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S77 ALW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,878 mi
Last recorded90,878 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 ALW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 90,878 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 72,740 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 72,738 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,257 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 37,255 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,072 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,623 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,063 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,584 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 22,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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S77 ALW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S77 ALW, 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 S77 ALW registered?

S77 ALW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is S77 ALW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S77 ALW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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