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S666 DRD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,964 mi
Last recorded135,964 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 DRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 135,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 134,558 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 133,635 miles

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 129,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 129,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,768 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 123,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 115,291 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 115,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,966 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 72,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,706 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,031 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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S666 DRD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S666 DRD, 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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S666 DRD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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