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DG09 ZPP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,288 mi
Last recorded131,288 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 131,288 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 131,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 123,223 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe rusty

Strong smell Of fuel

Pass 31 Oct 2022 118,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer passenger seat belt buckle not engaging

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some slight play but multilink so hard to isolate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General condition, unable to view under the trays (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened especially near the outrigger / radius arm bracket welds (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sounds and smells like an diesel injector seal is leaking when running

Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,452 miles

Full body under-try fitted. Not allowing full inspection of brake pipe’s.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement very soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement very soon only 2.0mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement very soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement very soon only 2.0mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (under 2mm tread). (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (under 2mm tread). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 99,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 99,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 89,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,011 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 28 Apr 2014 50,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,617 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 41,344 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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