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DA02 VEA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,423 mi
Last recorded123,423 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 VEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 123,423 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 123,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 114,677 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,303 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,820 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 96,816 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,675 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,062 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall, no cords exposed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall, no cords exposed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,403 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 29,406 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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DA02 VEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA02 VEA, 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 DA02 VEA registered?

DA02 VEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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