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UFZ 8968

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,954 mi
Last recorded102,954 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFZ 8968
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 102,954 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror turn signal (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 102,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror turn signal (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 95,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,405 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 89,405 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust system insecure reattached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 80,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm is the forward one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 75,985 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,124 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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UFZ 8968 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFZ 8968, 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 UFZ 8968 registered?

UFZ 8968 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is UFZ 8968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFZ 8968 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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