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CU09 TNX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,791 mi
Last recorded108,791 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 TNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 108,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 108,791 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 101,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 95,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,971 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight beam adjuster stickers not fully removed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across boot floor and in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 90,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight beam adjuster stickers not fully removed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 continental contact5 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across boot floor and in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 83,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 80,236 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,863 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 69,863 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,059 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,485 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 57,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,647 miles

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 7 Aug 2014 41,868 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 41,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,533 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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CU09 TNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU09 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 CU09 TNX registered?

CU09 TNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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