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SD09 ENL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,432 mi
Last recorded175,432 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 ENL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 175,432 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 169,302 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 165,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 157,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 151,858 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 143,595 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 143,595 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 136,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 125,435 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure Rear exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 125,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Rear exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 110,307 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 18 Jan 2018 110,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,581 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,949 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 67,003 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,878 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,063 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,360 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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SD09 ENL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc 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 SD09 ENL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD09 ENL registered?

SD09 ENL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is SD09 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 ENL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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