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C9 DCL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,902 mi
Last recorded48,902 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 DCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,902 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 48,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured crack over pervious weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 42,527 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 42,512 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 39,059 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 30,665 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 30,665 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front spring control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,819 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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C9 DCL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C9 DCL, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 DCL registered?

C9 DCL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is C9 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 DCL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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