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DJO 223R

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,419 mi
Last recorded152,419 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJO 223R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 152,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front middle arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front middle arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpm light on

Fail 30 Sep 2020 152,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front middle arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front middle arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpm light on

Pass 16 May 2019 123,256 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Handbrake efficiency at 17%

Offside Front 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))

Fail 2 May 2019 122,196 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Handbrake efficiency at 17%

Offside Front 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 21 May 2018
Pass 9 May 2017 160,202 miles

airbag warning message on ,but the operation of the main warning lamp is normal

both sides front , front-most track control arm bushes slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

slight play in both sides front wheel bearings

Fail 3 May 2017 160,202 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (8.2.2)

airbag warning message on ,but the operation of the main warning lamp is normal

both sides front , front-most track control arm bushes slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

slight play in both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,059 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side front slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing out (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,059 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side front slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing out (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,816 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm bushes starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre has cracking in sidewalls

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Undertrays obscuring

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,568 miles

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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DJO 223R is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJO 223R, 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 DJO 223R registered?

DJO 223R is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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