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S500 DOU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,449 mi
Last recorded142,449 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 142,449 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 139,351 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 139,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 135,234 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 135,230 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs corroded inside edge worn, inner pad close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 131,467 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 131,467 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 126,446 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 126,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,170 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 110,967 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,371 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 87,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,629 miles

front brake discs lipped and pads appear to be wearing

rear brake pads appear to be wearing

Fail 15 Nov 2016 75,629 miles

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

front brake discs lipped and pads appear to be wearing

rear brake pads appear to be wearing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,723 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,345 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 60,345 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 50,565 miles

offside front fog lamp not working

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,177 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 40,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 27,266 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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S500 DOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S500 DOU, 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 S500 DOU registered?

S500 DOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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