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W28 SEP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,082 mi
Last recorded106,082 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 SEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 106,082 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 93,344 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,379 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 79,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,147 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,128 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dip (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both working intermittently (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,795 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s along rear of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,647 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,489 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,213 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 39,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,390 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,311 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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W28 SEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W28 SEP, 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 W28 SEP registered?

W28 SEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is W28 SEP safe to buy?

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