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TA02 HAA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,657 mi
Last recorded76,657 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA02 HAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,657 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,040 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 66,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,052 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 60,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,488 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 55,488 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,079 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,190 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,153 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 43,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,939 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 35,731 miles

Headlamp not matching pair.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre has damage on sidewall.

Offside front tyre has damage on sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and also has a deep cut on inner sidewall, strong advise

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,258 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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TA02 HAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TA02 HAA, 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 TA02 HAA registered?

TA02 HAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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