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SM09 DWN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,899 mi
Last recorded123,899 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 123,899 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 123,552 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn toe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 110,106 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 110,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 105,551 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Fail 11 Mar 2024 105,536 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 9 Mar 2023 101,110 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges slightly

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 155,453 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 155,453 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 155,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 90,428 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,874 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,077 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 61,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,367 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 52,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,589 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,284 miles

both front tyres slight wear edge of treads and cracks,205/55r16v

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,888 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,095 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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SM09 DWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM09 DWN, 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 SM09 DWN registered?

SM09 DWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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