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SP09 MVR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

276,914 mi
Last recorded276,914 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 MVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 276,914 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 252,310 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 252,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 231,632 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 231,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 206,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 174,889 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 174,889 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 151,821 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 151,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 127,132 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,093 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 103,093 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 81,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,824 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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SP09 MVR 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 68.8%.

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 SP09 MVR, 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 SP09 MVR registered?

SP09 MVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SP09 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP09 MVR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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