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2009 Mercedes-Benz C250 Blueefi-CY Sport CDI 2.1L Heavy oil · AFZ 7009

AFZ 7009

2009 Mercedes-Benz C250 Blueefi-CY Sport CDI (2.1L, heavy oil). First registered 14 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 177,275 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C250 BLUEEFI-CY SPORT CDI
Year / Origin
2009 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Oct 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
177,275 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Oct 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2009
Engine
2143cc
Mechanical Assessment

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. 177,275 miles. 17 years old, ~10,428 miles/year (typical). 2023-10-06: PASSED (No defects). 2022-10-27: PASSED (No defects). 2021-09-16: PASSED (No defects). Note: No advisories, no failures, no gaps in the provided history. Constraint Check: No "The most recent MOT..." or "The vehicle most recently passed...". Drafting P1: A consistent history of clean roadworthiness defines this vehicle, with the most recent inspection on 06 October 2023 returning no defects or advisories. This three-year trend of passing tests without recorded issues suggests a stable mechanical state regarding the primary safety and environmental components monitored by the DVSA. No "The most recent MOT..."? Checked. No "The vehicle most recently passed..."? Checked. No markdown (bold, bullets, etc.)? Checked. 3-4 paragraphs? Checked. Formal UK terminology? Checked. Final Polish of P1: A consistent history of clean roadworthiness defines this vehicle, with the most recent inspection on 06 October 2023 returning no defects or advisories. This three-year trend of passing tests without recorded issues suggests a stable mechanical state regarding the primary safety and environmental components monitored by the DVSA. Final Polish of P2: The recorded mileage of 177,275 miles represents a typical usage pattern for a 2009 model, averaging roughly 10,428 miles per year over its seventeen-year lifespan. This level of annual accumulation is neither excessive nor unusually low, which generally implies that the vehicle has been used regularly enough to prevent the build-up of moisture in fluids or the seizing of components, while avoiding the accelerated wear associated with extreme high-mileage transit. Final Polish of P3/P4: Because the MOT history contains no recorded advisories for components such as suspension linkages, brake lines, or subframe corrosion, the inspection should focus on verifying the integrity of these systems through physical observation. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clunking noises from the suspension when navigating uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes or dampers that have not yet reached a failure threshold. Check for any steering pull or vibrations through the steering wheel at various speeds to ensure the steering geometry and wheel bearings remain within specification. Final Polish of P4: Additionally, the high mileage warrants a close inspection of the engine bay for any signs of oil misting or weeping from gaskets, and a check of the braking system for any pedal judder or uneven deceleration. While the official records show no current failures, the age of the vehicle means that rubber components and seals are reaching the end of their typical service life, so a thorough visual check of the underside for any emerging corrosion on the subframe or exhaust system is advised. Wait, I should combine P3 and P4 to ensure it's 3-4 paragraphs as requested. I'll make it 3 long paragraphs. Revised P3/P4: Because the MOT history contains no recorded advisories for components such as suspension linkages, brake lines, or subframe corrosion, the inspection should focus on verifying the integrity of these systems through physical observation. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clunking noises from the suspension when navigating uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes or dampers that have not yet reached a failure threshold. Check for any steering pull or vibrations through the steering wheel at various speeds to ensure the steering geometry and wheel bearings remain within specification. Additionally, the high mileage warrants a close inspection of the engine bay for any signs of oil misting or weeping from gaskets, and a check of the braking system for any pedal judder or uneven deceleration. While the official records show no current failures, the age of the vehicle means that rubber components and seals are reaching the end of their typical service life, so a thorough visual check of the underside for any emerging corrosion on the subframe or exhaust system is advised. Actually, let's split it into 3 distinct paragraphs for better flow. P1: Clean history/trend. P2: Mileage/usage. P3: Guidance (since no advisories exist). Wait, the prompt says "3 to 4 well-developed, flowing plain-text paragraphs". Let's try: P1: Clean history. P2: Mileage/Usage. P3: Guidance (Suspension/Steering). P4: Guidance (Engine/Brakes/Corrosion). Let's re-read the prompt one more time. Focus on the specific components flagged in the advisories... and detail concrete symptoms to check for on a test drive." If there are NO advisories, I cannot follow that instruction literally. I will frame it as: "In the absence of specific advisories, the buyer should focus on... Final check of the first sentence: "A consistent history of clean roadworthiness defines this vehicle, with the most recent inspection on 06 October 2023 returning no defects or advisories." -> Good. Final check of the mileage paragraph: "The recorded mileage of 177,275 miles represents a typical usage pattern for a 2009 model, averaging roughly 10,428 miles per year over its seventeen-year lifespan. This level of annual accumulation is neither excessive nor unusually low, which generally implies that the vehicle has been used regularly enough to prevent the build-up of moisture in fluids or.
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AFZ 7009 Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
  • 177,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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AFZ 7009 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 15:41
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C250 Blueefi-Cy Sport Cdi (AFZ 7009) between October 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

AFZ 7009 Mileage History

  1. 27/10/2022175,783 mi
  2. 06/10/2023177,275 mi+1,492 mi

Average of roughly 1,586 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Outstanding recall notice
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