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TOM 262Y

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,508 mi
Last recorded42,508 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 262Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,508 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 38,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 34,344 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 31,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 29,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 27,793 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 25,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,272 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,097 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,271 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 17,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 15,854 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 15,243 miles

o/s/r tyre slight damage to inner side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2012 13,265 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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TOM 262Y is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TOM 262Y, 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 TOM 262Y registered?

TOM 262Y is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is TOM 262Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOM 262Y shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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