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TIG 6249

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,982 mi
Last recorded136,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 6249
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 136,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 133,034 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 133,034 miles

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

Rear Window in an unacceptable condition film affecting view (3.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 133,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Window in an unacceptable condition film affecting view (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 7 Jun 2024 126,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 117,738 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 117,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,527 miles

Rear seatbelts not tested. no easy access due to child seats

Fail 28 Jun 2022 109,527 miles

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

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

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

Rear seatbelts not tested. no easy access due to child seats

Pass 1 Jun 2021 101,143 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,840 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,916 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 87,390 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 60,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,036 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2013 18,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,521 miles

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

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

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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TIG 6249 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TIG 6249, 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 TIG 6249 registered?

TIG 6249 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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