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ML04 DCL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,861 mi
Last recorded68,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 DCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 68,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 64,320 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower leading and offside front lower leading suspension arm ball joint boots are splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 62,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,849 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,383 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 60,652 miles

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,245 miles

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,809 miles

cannot see inner brake pads

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,011 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 57,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN STEEL BRAKE PIPES AT N/S/R (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,452 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,828 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,248 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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ML04 DCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ML04 DCL, 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 ML04 DCL registered?

ML04 DCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is ML04 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML04 DCL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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