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FX09 XSC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,136 mi
Last recorded154,136 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 XSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 154,136 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 147,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 140,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 135,669 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 133,286 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 133,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,700 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 121,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 113,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,307 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 105,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,241 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,947 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 68,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,224 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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FX09 XSC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FX09 XSC, 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 FX09 XSC registered?

FX09 XSC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FX09 XSC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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