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DC09 DFC

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,761 mi
Last recorded197,761 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC09 DFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 197,761 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 179,304 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 7 Apr 2025 179,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 163,322 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 163,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 112,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 96,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 3,838 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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DC09 DFC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,210 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 V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC09 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC09 DFC registered?

DC09 DFC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is DC09 DFC safe to buy?

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