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ML09 DDO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,762 mi
Last recorded125,762 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 DDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,762 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 125,754 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 106,989 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 106,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 103,126 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 103,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 86,732 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,591 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower both sides hidden inside plastic tray (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,643 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,594 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,725 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

under covers fitted obscuring engine components.

Pass 7 May 2016 44,872 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 38,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,761 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 5 Apr 2012 23,503 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 23,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ML09 DDO 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 72.2%.

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 ML09 DDO, 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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ML09 DDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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