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SL09 UUF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 UUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 9 Apr 2024 79,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe badly routed but secure

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose over back box

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

brake run in an unusual manner / obviously incorrect.

Fail 11 Apr 2023 76,567 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both insufficent light sauce to test (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

brake run in an unusual manner / obviously incorrect.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

manufactures under trays on vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2022 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

manufactures under trays on vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2021 71,149 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 71,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,502 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 67,497 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,978 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 61,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,417 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,391 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,786 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 34,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2013 25,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 May 2012 16,844 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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SL09 UUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SL09 UUF, 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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SL09 UUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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