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DF09 AEC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,700 mi
Last recorded210,700 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 210,700 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 210,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 200,080 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 200,076 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 188,889 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 174,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 160,695 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 160,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 145,449 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 131,047 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 131,047 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,181 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,431 miles

Exhaust gas too clean to obtain a test result.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 81,383 miles

unable to obtain emissions reading vehicle too clean

unable to obtain oil temp no dipstick

Fail 27 Sep 2014 81,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

unable to obtain emissions reading vehicle too clean

unable to obtain oil temp no dipstick

Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,420 miles

unable to obtain emissions reading vehicle too clean

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,881 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged slightly on sidewall

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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DF09 AEC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF09 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF09 AEC registered?

DF09 AEC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is DF09 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF09 AEC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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