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SF09 RVU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 RVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 101,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 22 Aug 2023 96,576 miles

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

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,724 miles

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

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,717 miles

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 26 Sep 2020 75,242 miles

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 67,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,361 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 57,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensor wire (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,945 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 54,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,790 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 47,789 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking to abs pump (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 42,820 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 36,648 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 32,005 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,500 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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SF09 RVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVU, 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 SF09 RVU registered?

SF09 RVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is SF09 RVU safe to buy?

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