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SE09 DOG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,466 mi
Last recorded159,466 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 DOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 159,466 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 159,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 150,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 143,162 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 143,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 138,745 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 138,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 134,201 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 129,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,913 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm BADLY WORN ON EDGE'S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look's on limit? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE, RIGHT ON LIMIT, NO CORD'S AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front HEAVY SPLITTING TO INNER TYRE SIDE WALL, NO CORD'S SEEN AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 4 Apr 2019 114,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm BADLY WORN ON EDGE'S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look's on limit? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE, RIGHT ON LIMIT, NO CORD'S AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front HEAVY SPLITTING TO INNER TYRE SIDE WALL, NO CORD'S SEEN AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Apr 2018 99,011 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,386 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,874 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 69,081 miles

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)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to perrish

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 50,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SE09 DOG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE09 DOG, 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 SE09 DOG registered?

SE09 DOG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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