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DV09 TWW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,281 mi
Last recorded95,281 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 95,281 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 95,160 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake calipre has brake oil on it, although cannot see any leakage

Fail 12 Nov 2022 90,980 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,059 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,719 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 62,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of overheating

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,642 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,742 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,036 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 39,036 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,533 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 29,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,816 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 TWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV09 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

DV09 TWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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