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SM07 GUN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,437 mi
Last recorded157,437 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 GUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 157,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 153,259 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 152,938 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,973 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 140,756 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 133,734 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 133,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 130,875 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking

both rear wheels noise from hand brake shoes when free wheeled

offside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

Fail 20 Nov 2019 130,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers leaking

both rear wheels noise from hand brake shoes when free wheeled

offside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

Pass 20 Nov 2018 125,638 miles

various body damage

Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,800 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 96,245 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,768 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 81,768 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb holding clip (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 63,990 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,813 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 52,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,397 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre wall

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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SM07 GUN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM07 GUN, 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 SM07 GUN registered?

SM07 GUN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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