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DK09 VSP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,495 mi
Last recorded65,495 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 VSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,495 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,708 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 61,245 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Noisy/harsh on lock to lock check (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 56,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,834 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,957 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,590 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 VSP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSP, 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 DK09 VSP registered?

DK09 VSP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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