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AY09 XUV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

204,227 mi
Last recorded204,227 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 204,227 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 184,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis vin number plate slightly marked

Pass 21 Jan 2021 163,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 148,635 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 114,415 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,869 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 81,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,626 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

undertrays fitted limiting some access

Pass 11 Feb 2016 15,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 14,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 13,031 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 10,991 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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AY09 XUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AY09 XUV, 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 AY09 XUV registered?

AY09 XUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is AY09 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 XUV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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