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V17 BRN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,099 mi
Last recorded86,099 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 BRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,981 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 78,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 68,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 65,585 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 60,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 54,294 miles

O/s and n.s/r brake pipes lightly rusted

Some cuts both front tyre wall areas

Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,596 miles

Some cuts both front tyre wall areas

Offside Rear Tyre worn edges

O/s and n/s/r brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,738 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,618 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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V17 BRN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V17 BRN, 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 V17 BRN registered?

V17 BRN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is V17 BRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V17 BRN shows 15 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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