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D19 MAY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,766 mi
Last recorded106,766 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 MAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 103,171 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 103,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 100,670 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,678 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

parking brake effort low

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,352 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres on 3mm & perished

Fail 15 Oct 2020 89,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres on 3mm & perished

Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,269 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,231 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jan 2019 80,227 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,406 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 66,406 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,106 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,708 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,870 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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D19 MAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D19 MAY, 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.

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What year was D19 MAY registered?

D19 MAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is D19 MAY safe to buy?

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