2009 Mercedes C 230 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2009 perform at MOT as they age
17 years
Current Age
80.6%
Latest Pass Rate
31
Total Tests (All Years)
26,197 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for C 230
Compared to Average at Age 3
This car: 80.6%
Average: 83.7%
⚠️ 3.1% below average (25474 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2012
80.6%
Age (yrs) 3Tests 31Avg Mileage 26,197Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 16.1%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2009 Mercedes C 230, with age trends.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
16.1%
— Consistent
Tyres
9.7%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 16.1% (3 yrs) | 16.1% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 9.7% (3 yrs) | 9.7% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mercedes C 230 cars manufactured in 2009 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2012 to 2012, covering 31 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.