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PS09 DCS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,319 mi
Last recorded151,319 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS09 DCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 151,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 142,887 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 136,504 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 130,199 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 123,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 115,304 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 105,213 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 105,213 miles

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working perking light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 95,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,022 miles

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)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 55,690 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 55,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 38,823 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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PS09 DCS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PS09 DCS, 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 PS09 DCS registered?

PS09 DCS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is PS09 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS09 DCS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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