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SK09 VHA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,461 mi
Last recorded162,461 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 162,461 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 149,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visable brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 130,521 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 130,394 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 117,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 117,799 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 98,093 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 98,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,524 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 72,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,266 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 61,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,003 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,738 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 VHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SK09 VHA, 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 SK09 VHA registered?

SK09 VHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is SK09 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 VHA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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