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VB09 AMG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,767 mi
Last recorded59,767 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB09 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 59,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 59,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 58,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Feb 2023 57,803 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 56,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 55,318 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,520 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 53,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose area unable to see enough to determine (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose area unable to see enough to determine (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 53,511 miles

Brake performance not tested Tyre excess damaged (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5 inch (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose area unable to see enough to determine (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose area unable to see enough to determine (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,371 miles

Both rear road wheels have been welded on inner edges

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,832 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,389 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 35,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,052 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 17,676 miles

O/S/R tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,676 miles

O/S/R tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 6,874 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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VB09 AMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VB09 AMG, 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 VB09 AMG registered?

VB09 AMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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