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SP09 RLU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,256 mi
Last recorded109,256 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 RLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 109,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back Plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 109,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost Arm(Marked) Check All Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back Plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 103,870 miles

Front Tyres Dated 26/11

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 103,870 miles

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

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

Front Tyres Dated 26/11

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 99,117 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 93,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,683 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm arms have slightly worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,937 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,650 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 74,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 65,794 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 65,777 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 51,540 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,730 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 34,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,370 miles

both rear brake discs have corrosion on inner surface

very minor stone chips front windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,682 miles

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 RLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

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

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