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CE09 TNX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,644 mi
Last recorded177,644 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 TNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 177,644 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 177,644 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jan 2020 172,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

body damage offside

exhaust fumes in car

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre centre tread on wear bars 3 mm tread lumpy

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre centre tread on wear bars 3 mm tread lumpy

rear brake discs worn

rear brakes noisy on rotation (inside disc)

Pass 30 Aug 2018 153,989 miles

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

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

body damage nearside

nearside wing repeater cover missing

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Aug 2018 153,989 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

body damage nearside

brake fluid level low

front brake pads very low

nearside wing repeater cover missing

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 134,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 134,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,803 miles

No fas detected.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,186 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front wipers noisey

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,234 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 41,227 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2012 34,492 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 34,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CE09 TNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE09 TNX, 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 CE09 TNX registered?

CE09 TNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is CE09 TNX safe to buy?

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