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UIG 2957

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,054 mi
Last recorded174,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 2957
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 174,054 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2025 171,673 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2025 171,673 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2024 167,253 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2024 167,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake eff161ency only just met requirement

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 158,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted cant access the brake lines

Fail 8 Dec 2022 158,602 miles

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

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

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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted cant access the brake lines

Pass 2 Dec 2021 150,611 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 150,608 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,204 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 146,154 miles

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

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 140,696 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 140,691 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 133,391 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 133,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 122,238 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 109,547 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,693 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 97,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,415 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,862 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,017 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,576 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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UIG 2957 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UIG 2957, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UIG 2957 registered?

UIG 2957 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2009.

Is UIG 2957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIG 2957 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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