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CX09 ECV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,677 mi
Last recorded109,677 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 ECV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 109,677 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides, FLR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2024 105,867 miles

under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 14 Oct 2024 105,867 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,844 miles

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

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

underside showing general corrossion

Fail 4 Jul 2023 101,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underside showing general corrossion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,495 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 98,471 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,882 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 93,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,298 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2off (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 87,287 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2off (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,439 miles

Lower under trays fitted

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,603 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 54,928 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,922 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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CX09 ECV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX09 ECV, 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 CX09 ECV registered?

CX09 ECV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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