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DF09 SWK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,817 mi
Last recorded110,817 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 SWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 110,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

auto gearbox sump pan corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2025 105,809 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 105,728 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear subframe broken (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,205 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 93,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2021 78,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,741 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,345 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,683 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,984 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,658 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,595 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,253 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,103 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

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 SWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWK, 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 DF09 SWK registered?

DF09 SWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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