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SRZ 7759

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,656 mi
Last recorded118,656 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRZ 7759
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 118,656 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 118,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 116,565 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 116,565 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 111,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 108,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,156 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 83,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,090 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 72,090 miles

Offside Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,222 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,608 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 32,606 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,759 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,365 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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SRZ 7759 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SRZ 7759, 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 SRZ 7759 registered?

SRZ 7759 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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