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CX09 EPA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,418 mi
Last recorded117,418 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 117,418 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 117,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 110,478 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 110,476 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,250 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,022 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 96,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,479 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 87,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,883 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,254 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,721 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,684 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 13,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre inner side wall has cuts

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 EPA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX09 EPA, 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 EPA registered?

CX09 EPA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is CX09 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX09 EPA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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