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EJ09 XWW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,086 mi
Last recorded179,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 XWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 179,086 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded through

front brake pads ( inner) worn low and discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2018 168,571 miles

both front tyres have side wall damage

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre very close to limit

off side rear tyre getting close to limit

Fail 1 Feb 2018 168,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres have side wall damage

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre very close to limit

off side rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2017 149,744 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 135,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyre's have uneven wear.

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belt.

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating.

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage, (inner).

Pass 30 Jan 2015 118,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 118,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspect front wheel aligment incorrect

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,566 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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EJ09 XWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ09 XWW, 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 EJ09 XWW registered?

EJ09 XWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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