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DY59 EDL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,289 mi
Last recorded143,289 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 EDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 143,289 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2020 136,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 130,004 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 130,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,605 miles

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

engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on front x rear discs /

n/s/r tyre cutting out on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,197 miles

engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,466 miles

both front tyres cutting out on edges /

engine x number of under covers fitted / slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,242 miles

CORROSION LIP ON INNER OF FRONT DISCS / N/S/R TYRE 3MM

ENGINE X UNDER COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES OF O/S/F TYRE

Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,328 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2012 77,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DY59 EDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY59 EDL, 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 DY59 EDL registered?

DY59 EDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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