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V100 CLP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,220 mi
Last recorded147,220 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV100 CLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 147,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,298 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 132,872 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 125,257 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 125,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes on N/S/R in front of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,622 miles

engine covers fitted

extensive under trays fitted

fuel pipes and brake pipes not visible

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,658 miles

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

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

coolant level low

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Oct 2019 104,129 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 104,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,512 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2018 93,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are wearing on edges close to cords and have cuts in them

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,837 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,397 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 48,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,113 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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V100 CLP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 V100 CLP, 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 V100 CLP registered?

V100 CLP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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