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SK09 BUU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,142 mi
Last recorded92,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 92,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 91,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 89,697 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,671 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 88,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 85,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 83,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 83,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 81,938 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 81,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,816 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,861 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,277 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,768 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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SK09 BUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK09 BUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK09 BUU?

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What year was SK09 BUU registered?

SK09 BUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is SK09 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 BUU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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