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LX09 XWV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,511 mi
Last recorded126,511 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,511 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front wheel bearings have slight play but not excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 113,151 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play both side front W/b but no excessive movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight stone on screen

Pass 18 Jan 2023 103,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim welding repaired

Fail 13 Jan 2023 103,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim welding repaired

Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,675 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 89,675 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive control arm fixing point becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,819 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 65,819 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 59,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 56,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,375 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,216 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,621 miles

both front tyre's edges wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,712 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 XWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LX09 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

LX09 XWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is LX09 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 XWV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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