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AR08 COX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,605 mi
Last recorded42,605 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 COX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 42,605 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 41,008 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 38,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 35,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 32,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 29,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 28,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,607 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 16 Mar 2017 17,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,847 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 13,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 9,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 7,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 4,947 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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AR08 COX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AR08 COX, 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 AR08 COX registered?

AR08 COX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is AR08 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 COX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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