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DV09 APU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,738 mi
Last recorded172,738 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 APU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 172,738 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 172,738 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 171,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 168,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 151,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 141,894 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,660 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 133,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 123,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,376 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 96,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2012 45,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 APU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 APU, 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 APU registered?

DV09 APU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is DV09 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 APU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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