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SP09 RMU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,121 mi
Last recorded214,121 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 214,121 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe at offside front inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to offside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 113,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,473 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Fail 22 Sep 2017 96,473 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16-91v (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,745 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,159 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,371 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 29,371 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,255 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 RMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SP09 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

SP09 RMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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