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DG09 UHZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,743 mi
Last recorded120,743 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 120,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 137,590 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 129,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE / CUT/S IN SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 119,285 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 119,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 109,032 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 109,003 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At under wing chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 97,427 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 86,383 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 75,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall ,but not to chords

Fail 8 May 2018 75,079 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mirror damage

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall ,but not to chords

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,968 miles

damage on side wall outer n/s/f

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,768 miles

engine under tray and under body panels fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine under tray and under body panels fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise top up brake fluid

corrosion on rear brake pipes advise close inspection and replacement if required

front brake pipes are corroded advise replacement

o/s front tyre is worn and cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,069 miles

nearside rear outer seatchild seat fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,410 miles

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat fitted

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 UHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG09 UHZ, 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 DG09 UHZ registered?

DG09 UHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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