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T333 TEH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,162 mi
Last recorded145,162 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT333 TEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 145,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 140,733 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 8 Jun 2023 137,862 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 137,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 120,547 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,555 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,733 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,443 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 88,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,398 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 60,398 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,236 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,654 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jun 2014 30,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,880 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2012 21,057 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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T333 TEH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T333 TEH, 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 T333 TEH registered?

T333 TEH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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