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DS 8023

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,776 mi
Last recorded180,776 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8023
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 180,776 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective misting slight yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 282,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 153,897 miles

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 11 Jan 2023 138,917 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 138,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 25,256 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 125,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,506 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake - Slight binding

Pass 17 Sep 2018 94,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 72,816 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,548 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,952 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 51,952 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DS 8023 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DS 8023, 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 DS 8023 registered?

DS 8023 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DS 8023 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8023 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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