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DU09 CLO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,928 mi
Last recorded119,928 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 CLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 119,928 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 119,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,785 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 105,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 83,505 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,047 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,216 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 47,212 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,041 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,659 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,151 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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DU09 CLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU09 CLO, 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 DU09 CLO registered?

DU09 CLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is DU09 CLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU09 CLO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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