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W7 EWG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,972 mi
Last recorded90,972 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 EWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 90,972 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 90,912 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose over silencer box

Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,829 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 85,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 80,438 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 74,587 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,880 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,906 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,434 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic sheeting underneath obscuring some componants

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,832 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,376 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 32,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate cracked but still surcure

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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W7 EWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W7 EWG, 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 W7 EWG registered?

W7 EWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for W7 EWG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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