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MX09 VBU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,031 mi
Last recorded137,031 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 VBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 137,031 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 16 Oct 2025 137,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 24 Oct 2024 133,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner lower wheel arches slight corrosion

plastic under covers obscuring views

Fail 22 Oct 2024 133,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner lower wheel arches slight corrosion

plastic under covers obscuring views

Pass 10 Oct 2023 131,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

plastic under covers obscuring some views

Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 124,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (slight damage) (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency slightly low

slight corrosion to front steel brake pipes at brake hose junction

Fail 27 Oct 2021 124,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear lower arm joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear lower arm joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (slight damage) (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency slightly low

slight corrosion to front steel brake pipes at brake hose junction

Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,243 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

osr parking brake effort slightly low.front fog lamp reflectors corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + slight weep/grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake overall efficiency slightly low,engine/bay covers,oversillls & undershields fitted.slight cuts/abrasions to front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,714 miles

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,nsf tyre odd brand.engine/bay covers + undershields & oversills fitted.front suspension anti-roll bar link lower ball joint covers starting to perish

Fail 25 Oct 2018 89,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,nsf tyre odd brand.engine/bay covers + undershields & oversills fitted.front suspension anti-roll bar link lower ball joint covers starting to perish

Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,955 miles

slight damage to rear bumper,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,plastic engine covers,oversills & undershields fitted.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 79,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

slight damage to rear bumper,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,plastic engine covers,oversills & undershields fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,977 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 57,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,736 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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MX09 VBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MX09 VBU, 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 MX09 VBU registered?

MX09 VBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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