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PE09 CDV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,257 mi
Last recorded88,257 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 CDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 88,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2025 86,887 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, advise replacement asap (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them, advise replacement asap on front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,624 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 81,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 76,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Fail 1 Oct 2022 76,073 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,668 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,914 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 68,877 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,833 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,995 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

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

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2017 55,799 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Fail 12 Jul 2017 55,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,159 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 39,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,328 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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PE09 CDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE09 CDV, 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 PE09 CDV registered?

PE09 CDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2009.

Is PE09 CDV safe to buy?

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