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SF09 MZR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,002 mi
Last recorded123,002 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 MZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 123,002 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,641 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 111,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 108,056 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,375 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 88,253 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides reading very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 87,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material routed above rear suspension subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2020 83,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material routed above rear suspension subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,521 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 73,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2017 60,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% secondary stop light not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Original emissions test was observed by M Wilcox

This vehicle has been re-tested by Mr M P Wilcox as part of a quality control procedure on behalf of Trafford MOT Centre

Pass 17 May 2017 60,344 miles

Nearside Rear near side rear secondary brake light bulb not working

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,136 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 51,739 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 43,379 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,861 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 26,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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SF09 MZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SF09 MZR, 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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SF09 MZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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