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AV09 VTX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,527 mi
Last recorded179,527 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 179,527 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 137,740 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 137,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 115,638 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 115,638 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,790 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,550 miles

minor damage to nearside front tyre side wall

nail in offside rear tyre

tyre warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,937 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,544 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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AV09 VTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV09 VTX, 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 AV09 VTX registered?

AV09 VTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is AV09 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 VTX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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