2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · SM09 USY
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 88,390 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SM09 USY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2017
- 88,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 USY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (SM09 USY) between June 2012 and January 2017.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
SM09 USY Mileage History
- 12/06/201246,652 mi
- 12/06/201246,652 mi
- 19/06/201246,678 mi+26 mi
- 14/06/201359,858 mi+13,180 mi
- 19/06/201471,663 mi+11,805 mi
- 08/06/201581,304 mi+9,641 mi
- 23/01/201788,390 mi+7,086 mi
- 26/01/201788,390 mi
Average of roughly 9,027 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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