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SL09 USP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,625 mi
Last recorded171,625 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 USP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 171,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 171,806 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 171,782 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 170,401 miles

general under body corrosion

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 162,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 116,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 100,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,864 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,256 miles

both front brake discs worn inner edges

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 28 Jan 2013 84,254 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs worn inner edges

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 28 Mar 2012 76,886 miles

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

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 Mar 2012 76,886 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)

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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SL09 USP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL09 USP, 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 SL09 USP registered?

SL09 USP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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