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PL09 DFU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,654 mi
Last recorded89,654 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,654 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,824 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 86,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,948 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 71,282 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,205 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,712 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 32,198 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 32,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 23,105 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,076 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 15,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,523 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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PL09 DFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL09 DFU, 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 PL09 DFU registered?

PL09 DFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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