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CA09 XEY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

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Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 XEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025
Pass 6 Nov 2024

Advise slight corrosion on all four brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2023
Pass 28 Oct 2022
Pass 3 Nov 2021

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2020 150,382 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level low

Pass 30 May 2019 92,608 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 92,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 90,068 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 90,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 88,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 68,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2014 59,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,348 miles

osf and nsf tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 May 2012 35,018 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 35,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre edges worn

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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CA09 XEY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA09 XEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA09 XEY registered?

CA09 XEY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is CA09 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 XEY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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