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MX09 VLE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,474 mi
Last recorded78,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 VLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 78,474 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 75,020 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 75,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 71,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 67,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 63,040 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,647 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,766 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 44,610 miles

front brake discs wearing,rear brake pipes corroding,play in steering+suspension bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2018 38,672 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges,handbrake effort getting low

Fail 13 Jan 2018 38,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres slight wear on edges,handbrake effort getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 29,447 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 24,969 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,369 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 23,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,346 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 VLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MX09 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

MX09 VLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is MX09 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX09 VLE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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