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D23 EVL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 EVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 76,128 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 72,918 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 72,371 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner tyre wall worn

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,906 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 65,084 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,035 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 54,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,205 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 45,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,412 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,523 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,097 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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D23 EVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D23 EVL, 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 D23 EVL registered?

D23 EVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is D23 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 EVL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D23 EVL have outstanding finance?

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