MOT Status
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103,530 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, ball joint pin facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, ball joint pin facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability sub frame corroded affecting suspension arm detached from sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the sills
under tray fitted front to rear obscuring some components underneath
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres close to wear indicators
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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FX09 XSM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FX09 XSM, 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 XSM registered?
FX09 XSM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.
Is FX09 XSM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FX09 XSM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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