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H23 PDL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,714 mi
Last recorded94,714 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 PDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 94,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 94,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 82,015 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 81,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 78,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 73,902 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 73,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 70,668 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 64,477 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 62,052 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 58,309 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 54,770 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 42,385 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 May 2014 42,385 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 24 May 2013 36,601 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 31,665 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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H23 PDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H23 PDL, 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 H23 PDL registered?

H23 PDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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