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DG09 AAE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,815 mi
Last recorded87,815 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 86,735 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 86,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded and burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,359 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,754 miles

Front front tyres wearing slightly outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2022 81,754 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front front tyres wearing slightly outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,486 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 79,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,725 miles

Front Both wheel bearings have slight play

Front Brake discs lipped

Front Brake pipes corroded

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Rear Brake discs lipped

Rear Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,566 miles

Front Brake discs lipped

Front Tyres wearing on both edges

Front Wheel bearings slight play

Rear Tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2019 76,566 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake discs lipped

Front Tyres wearing on both edges

Front Wheel bearings slight play

Rear Tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,695 miles

Both front discs lipped

Rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2018 71,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Both front discs lipped

Rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,297 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted unable to see testable itemsw

Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread pattern worn bald

Offside Front tyre tread pattern worn bald

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,922 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,799 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,256 miles

o/s/f tyre cuts in tread

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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DG09 AAE 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 DG09 AAE, 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

How do I check the history of DG09 AAE?

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What year was DG09 AAE registered?

DG09 AAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is DG09 AAE safe to buy?

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