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D17 EAN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 EAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 78,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,822 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,095 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 75,095 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,910 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,769 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,415 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,183 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 17,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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D17 EAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D17 EAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D17 EAN registered?

D17 EAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is D17 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 EAN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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