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Y11 DHH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,204 mi
Last recorded58,204 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 DHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 58,204 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 56,112 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,817 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 135,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 130,733 miles

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jul 2021 130,732 miles

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 113,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on both front and n/s/r brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip centre lower part of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 92,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip centre lower part of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,531 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,801 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 75,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 39,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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Y11 DHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 Y11 DHH, 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 Y11 DHH registered?

Y11 DHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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