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SP09 RKU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,723 mi
Last recorded145,723 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 145,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 132,905 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))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 132,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 128,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear corroded at nearside front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Fail 9 Dec 2022 128,651 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear corroded at nearside front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2021 123,914 miles

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,627 miles

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,148 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 113,147 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system At flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Handbrake pivot bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,284 miles

Engine cover / Under trays fitted

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to fexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,927 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,240 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 53,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

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

Is SP09 RKU safe to buy?

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