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DRZ 7509

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,485 mi
Last recorded101,485 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 7509
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 101,485 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 90,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair to inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside cover fitted to mirror loose

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

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

none genuine wheels/ bolts

water in both mirror indicators

Fail 16 Sep 2024 84,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair to inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside cover fitted to mirror loose

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

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

none genuine wheels/ bolts

water in both mirror indicators

wipers not tested as washers in-op

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,071 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 68,071 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jan 2021 57,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,285 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,463 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2018 44,435 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 44,435 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 44,030 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 42,959 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,309 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 39,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,098 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,685 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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DRZ 7509 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DRZ 7509, 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 DRZ 7509 registered?

DRZ 7509 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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