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DK09 CWM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,445 mi
Last recorded113,445 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 CWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 113,445 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 108,961 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 108,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 104,913 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Pipe Damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear No. plate Has A Second Plate underneath

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 104,913 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Pipe Damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear No. plate Has A Second Plate underneath

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 99,880 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2021 99,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,309 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 97,309 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,696 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 88,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 77,484 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 77,480 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,215 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,181 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,535 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 36,544 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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DK09 CWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK09 CWM, 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 DK09 CWM registered?

DK09 CWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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