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DK57 ADK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,418 mi
Last recorded42,418 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 ADK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 42,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall - signs of low pressure damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 24,432 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 23,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 23,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 22,676 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,574 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 22,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 22,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,580 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,344 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,526 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,227 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,445 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,002 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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DK57 ADK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 DK57 ADK, 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 DK57 ADK registered?

DK57 ADK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DK57 ADK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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