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W5 SND

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,028 mi
Last recorded136,028 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 SND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 136,028 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer ball bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights re set to zero

Pass 29 Jul 2025 130,602 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 122,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 117,574 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 105,722 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,581 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,034 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,886 miles

poor beam image offside headlamp

Fail 30 Nov 2017 97,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

coolant warning light on

poor beam image offside headlamp

Pass 26 Nov 2016 93,828 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,605 miles

both rear close to legal limit

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,570 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,498 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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W5 SND is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel 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 W5 SND, 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 W5 SND registered?

W5 SND is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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The MOT history for W5 SND 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.

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