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DV09 ACY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,253 mi
Last recorded69,253 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 ACY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 69,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 64,372 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 60,044 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,172 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,311 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 55,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,821 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 51,641 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 49,727 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 46,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 42,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,484 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,353 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 35,342 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 28,445 miles

both front tyres 3mm

both rear tyres are 2mm

Pass 21 May 2012 20,301 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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DV09 ACY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV09 ACY, 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 DV09 ACY registered?

DV09 ACY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is DV09 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 ACY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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