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SWE 6T

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,985 mi
Last recorded84,985 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWE 6T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 84,985 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to view point of leak,due to undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 73,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to view point of leak,due to undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,987 miles

Offside Rear wearing low in centre of tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 66,987 miles

Offside Rear wearing low in centre of tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,750 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,902 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 56,901 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,516 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 40,516 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,331 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 33,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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SWE 6T is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SWE 6T, 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 SWE 6T registered?

SWE 6T is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is SWE 6T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWE 6T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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