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NU09 SXJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,370 mi
Last recorded114,370 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 SXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 114,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple air fresheners hanging from internal mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,249 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 107,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 102,661 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 96,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

can smell fuel but no leaks found

full belly pan fitted unable to check brake pipes

Fail 27 May 2022 96,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

can smell fuel but no leaks found

full belly pan fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2021 90,046 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 89,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim out of shape (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play small freeplay (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes above rear subframe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 84,490 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front wheel bearings have freeplay (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent and buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened parking brake efficiency very poor shoes and discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 79,465 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 79,465 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 74,230 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 74,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 69,179 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 63,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 57,623 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 51,478 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 51,478 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 45,940 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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NU09 SXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU09 SXJ, 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 NU09 SXJ registered?

NU09 SXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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