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OE09 RTX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,652 mi
Last recorded47,652 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 RTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 47,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 46,821 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 45,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 45,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 44,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,053 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 43,991 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,598 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,073 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 34,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,409 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 24,409 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,562 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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OE09 RTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OE09 RTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE09 RTX registered?

OE09 RTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2009.

Is OE09 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE09 RTX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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