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NA09 RXU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,319 mi
Last recorded127,319 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA09 RXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 127,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under-trays fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2026 127,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2025 121,008 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under-trays fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 114,636 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 114,635 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 109,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,430 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2022 104,428 miles

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

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,480 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,508 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear disc scored

offside front tyre crcking

Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose and along chasis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 74,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front disc rear faces (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front rear. under n/s/f wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 67,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front rear. under n/s/f wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,993 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,571 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2013 42,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,286 miles

unable to fully inspect main front to rear brakepipes/fuel pipes /flooring/under engine bay due to full covers

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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NA09 RXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NA09 RXU, 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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NA09 RXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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