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T300 SEA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,171 mi
Last recorded65,171 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 SEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 65,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 55,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe at nearside and offside front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 55,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing mirror body and backing also broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe at nearside and offside front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 51,124 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 50,612 miles

both front steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear brake discs are corroding on the faces of the discs

Fail 30 Dec 2022 50,612 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of the lower two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear brake discs are corroding on the faces of the discs

Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,944 miles

Both front discs are heavily corroded due to lack of use

Both front steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2022 49,944 miles

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

Both front discs are heavily corroded due to lack of use

Both front steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,831 miles

Nearside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

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

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

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Jan 2021 48,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0410 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

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

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

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,169 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

HEAD LAMP MASKS FITTED

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,684 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,429 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,855 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 25,023 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 25,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,541 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 18,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,815 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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T300 SEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 T300 SEA, 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 T300 SEA registered?

T300 SEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2009.

Is T300 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T300 SEA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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