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MXZ 5120

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,108 mi
Last recorded115,108 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXZ 5120
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 115,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 115,108 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 110,167 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 110,167 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 108,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 108,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,770 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 103,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,067 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 101,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,948 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 98,948 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,039 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 92,957 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,930 miles

Offside Front Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2017 83,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,343 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,113 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,167 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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MXZ 5120 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MXZ 5120, 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 MXZ 5120 registered?

MXZ 5120 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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