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SB09 GHD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 GHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 111,685 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 106,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2025 106,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 103,345 miles

Central Front screen washers defective

Fail 31 May 2024 103,342 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front screen washers defective

Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 99,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 94,005 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 88,978 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 88,978 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 79,361 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 62,547 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,804 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 28,544 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,262 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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SB09 GHD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SB09 GHD, 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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SB09 GHD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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