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CXZ 2195

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,971 mi
Last recorded133,971 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 2195
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 133,971 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 133,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,527 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid support hook has broken off[can re weld] (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 119,504 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective mid support hook has broken off[can re weld] (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 112,763 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 106,714 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 106,692 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes are corroded[above rear axle] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to centre wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 99,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM inner bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes are corroded[above rear axle] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to centre wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 76,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 64,568 miles

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 64,568 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,943 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 44,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,892 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit advice change

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,213 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 26,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,157 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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CXZ 2195 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CXZ 2195, 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 CXZ 2195 registered?

CXZ 2195 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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