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V88 AHS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,599 mi
Last recorded85,599 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 AHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,599 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 77,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,399 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,861 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,303 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,707 miles

Offside Front small crack in wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,531 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,717 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 28,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,141 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 26,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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V88 AHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V88 AHS, 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 V88 AHS registered?

V88 AHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is V88 AHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 AHS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V88 AHS have outstanding finance?

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