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SK09 VHM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,952 mi
Last recorded104,952 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,952 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2023 104,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,128 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,376 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,970 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,414 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 VHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

SK09 VHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SK09 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 VHM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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