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AU59 EKX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,557 mi
Last recorded115,557 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 EKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 115,557 miles

Advise rear b/discs rusting and pitting

Advise rear tyres 4mm tread depth

Advise suspect slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link or top suspension mount

Pass 2 Aug 2023 111,000 miles

Advise TPMS illuminated

Advise all b/discs rusted and pitted

Advise front b/pads 70% worn

Advise having point rubber missing o/s/f

Fail 2 Aug 2023 111,000 miles

Advise TPMS illuminated

Advise all b/discs rusted and pitted

Advise front b/pads 70% worn

Advise having point rubber missing o/s/f

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 106,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,018 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 102,018 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 97,152 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 97,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,869 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 85,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,046 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,708 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,252 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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AU59 EKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AU59 EKX, 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 AU59 EKX registered?

AU59 EKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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