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DE09 NDO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,497 mi
Last recorded123,497 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 NDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 118,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 108,446 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components showing corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2024 108,346 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sticker on edge of plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sticker on edge of plate (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components showing corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2023 99,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2022 91,826 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 91,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 85,503 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,135 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 67,124 miles

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil at minimum

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,069 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,117 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 22,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE09 NDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 DE09 NDO, 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 DE09 NDO registered?

DE09 NDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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