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MX09 WXS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,198 mi
Last recorded112,198 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 WXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,198 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 105,808 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside & Nearside inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 97,639 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 89,392 miles

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

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 89,391 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fractured Offside & Nearside (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 81,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2022 130,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 71,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 71,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 62,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped to nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 53,669 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,329 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,445 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 53,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,853 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,412 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 MX09 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

MX09 WXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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The MOT history for MX09 WXS 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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