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SD09 WTV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,132 mi
Last recorded109,132 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 WTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 109,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 109,132 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,310 miles

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

Rear all suspension bushes starting to split no excessive movement found

Fail 9 Sep 2024 108,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear all suspension bushes starting to split no excessive movement found

Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 103,929 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 100,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,836 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 95,831 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,420 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,039 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,221 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 70,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,335 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,781 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,205 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT.SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE OUTER SHOULDER..BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORD OR PLY.225/40/18

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS TORN..AND SLIGHTLY SMEARING THE SCREEN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,689 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,124 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 WTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WTV, 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 SD09 WTV registered?

SD09 WTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is SD09 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 WTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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