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ML09 DFD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,516 mi
Last recorded119,516 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 DFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 119,516 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 119,516 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,782 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 102,733 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by the lower suspension arm mounting in 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by the lower suspension arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,308 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 75,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 72,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,099 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 66,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 65,563 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 59,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 53,881 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 53,881 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 47,704 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,985 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 35,049 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 14 May 2013 35,049 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 28,095 miles

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

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 DFD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DFD, 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 ML09 DFD registered?

ML09 DFD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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