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V5 RAY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,882 mi
Last recorded72,882 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 66,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 63,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,188 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,178 miles

parking brake effort is low

Fail 1 Apr 2016 51,178 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,290 miles

both rear shocks are starting to leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,543 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,654 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,791 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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V5 RAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V5 RAY, 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 V5 RAY registered?

V5 RAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is V5 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 RAY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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