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SF09 ULN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 ULN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 130,000 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 124,511 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 124,487 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,277 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,816 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 99,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,237 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 92,445 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 92,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,472 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 88,472 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up screen/washer fluid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bad earth (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,753 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 74,753 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,719 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,127 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 17,170 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,170 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 ULN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

SF09 ULN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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