2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · T6 RHD
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 152,277 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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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T6 RHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 152,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T6 RHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (T6 RHD) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
T6 RHD Mileage History
- 12/11/2021118,673 mi
- 14/11/2022130,183 mi+11,510 mi
- 16/11/2023137,819 mi+7,636 mi
- 05/11/2024146,175 mi+8,356 mi
- 06/11/2025152,277 mi+6,102 mi
Average of roughly 8,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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