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SM09 TWV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,050 mi
Last recorded74,050 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 TWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 74,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,269 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 66,554 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,349 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,929 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,805 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,196 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 34,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,139 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,800 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low on outer edges

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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SM09 TWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SM09 TWV, 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 SM09 TWV registered?

SM09 TWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is SM09 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 TWV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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