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DE59 DBO

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,369 mi
Last recorded108,369 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 108,357 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 104,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 104,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under n/s/r undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at n/s/fr. wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one front to rear at n/s/rear wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 99,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at n/s/fr wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one front to rear at n/s/rear wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,804 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 86,804 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 77,728 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 77,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,945 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,087 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,760 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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DE59 DBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE59 DBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE59 DBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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