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2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,785 mi
Last recorded55,785 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 VPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,785 miles

Nearside Rear n/s rear parking brake effort could be better

Pass 7 Mar 2025 54,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 52,688 miles

Offside Front washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,380 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,848 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 48,775 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2019 45,840 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut to side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,244 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front flexy sectoin has mininor damage on exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,775 miles

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

advise front exhaust flexible section damaged

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 VPN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DK09 VPN, 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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DK09 VPN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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