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SC09 AVT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

241,077 mi
Last recorded241,077 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 AVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 241,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2023 221,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 214,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 207,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 199,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 199,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 189,886 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 186,074 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 181,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 163,267 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 132,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 93,955 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 93,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,676 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 44,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 44,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SC09 AVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SC09 AVT, 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 SC09 AVT registered?

SC09 AVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is SC09 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 AVT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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