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T7 RBT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,925 mi
Last recorded135,925 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 RBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 135,925 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 135,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 127,345 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 127,345 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 118,266 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 118,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 110,512 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 110,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,151 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 100,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 88,437 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 88,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,171 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 445,553 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,368 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,974 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,475 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,264 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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T7 RBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T7 RBT, 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 T7 RBT registered?

T7 RBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is T7 RBT safe to buy?

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