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SC09 UCP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 UCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 66,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 58,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,513 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 52,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,310 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 48,309 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,655 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.79mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.56mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

car fitted with sill, floor and engine covers

rear brake ferrules are corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pipe going to caliper flexi starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe going to caliper flexi starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe going to caliper flexi starting to corrode

Fail 24 Mar 2015 26,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear brake pipe going to caliper flexi starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe going to caliper flexi starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe going to caliper flexi starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,959 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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SC09 UCP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

SC09 UCP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is SC09 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 UCP 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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