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SD57 RAM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 RAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 88,814 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,344 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 70,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,080 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,204 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,108 miles

front brake pads slightly low inner

Pass 15 May 2019 48,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 36,987 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 36,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 33,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 27,692 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 26,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 23,911 miles

front pads wearing

front tyres outer edges wearing

Pass 18 May 2013 21,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 16,406 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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SD57 RAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SD57 RAM, 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 SD57 RAM registered?

SD57 RAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is SD57 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD57 RAM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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