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MX09 XHW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,301 mi
Last recorded134,301 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 XHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 134,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 124,307 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered by plastic trims (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,487 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered by plastic trims (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 114,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered by plastic trims (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 105,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 101,406 miles

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four at wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,190 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,698 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,037 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 79,037 miles

Offside Front Outer All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,041 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,297 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,195 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 37,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 9,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 9,716 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 XHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 MX09 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

MX09 XHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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