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LX09 XWD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 XWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 106,968 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at the lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering belt sounds noisy and is quite notchy until it warms up then it is noisy only at the very extremities of its travel

the rear brakes are slightly noisy with the corrosion that is on the edge of both brake discs rubbing against the backing plate

Fail 21 Sep 2019 106,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at the lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering belt sounds noisy and is quite notchy until it warms up then it is noisy only at the very extremities of its travel

the rear brakes are slightly noisy with the corrosion that is on the edge of both brake discs rubbing against the backing plate

Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm compliance bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm compliance bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall splitting, tyre wearing on outter edge, tyre tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 92,965 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake discs lipped and worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm compliance bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm compliance bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall splitting, tyre wearing on outter edge, tyre tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,780 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 67,780 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2016 44,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,130 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 19 Mar 2013 26,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,864 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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LX09 XWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX09 XWD, 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 LX09 XWD registered?

LX09 XWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is LX09 XWD safe to buy?

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