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DX09 UCG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 UCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 116,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2021 114,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,719 miles

brake pipes corroded

nsf lower fog lamp inop

os handbrake efficiency slight low

osf outer side lamp inop

osf wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2019 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,948 miles

nsf bumper insecure

nsr fog lamp inop

osf shoulder worn just legal

Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,470 miles

nsr fog lamp inop

slight play osf wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2017 79,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr fog lamp inop

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 69,635 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 69,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,342 miles

zero reading on smoke test

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,918 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,189 miles

osf dip beam not as bright as ns

slight play in osf antiroll bar end link and small hole in rubber dust cover

Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres getting low on the insides

osf dip beam not as bright as ns

osf tyre on 2mm

slight play in osf antiroll bar end link and small hole in rubber dust cover

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,277 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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DX09 UCG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DX09 UCG, 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 DX09 UCG registered?

DX09 UCG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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