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DE59 DCU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,011 mi
Last recorded51,011 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 DCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,011 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 51,011 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,096 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 34,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,977 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 23,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,399 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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DE59 DCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE59 DCU, 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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How do I check the history of DE59 DCU?

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What year was DE59 DCU registered?

DE59 DCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is DE59 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 DCU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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