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AU09 GXN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,604 mi
Last recorded133,604 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 GXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 133,604 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 130,244 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 123,672 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 123,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 115,019 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 94,032 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,043 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 82,043 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,721 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front torear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,360 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 73,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 69,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 66,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs have slight lip

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,689 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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AU09 GXN 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 80%.

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 AU09 GXN, 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 AU09 GXN registered?

AU09 GXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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