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OE09 SXT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,777 mi
Last recorded146,777 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 SXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 146,777 miles

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

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 146,777 miles

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

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 144,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

slight play in nearside steering inner track rod ball joint...

Pass 17 Jun 2022 138,119 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 138,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 128,871 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 128,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 118,107 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,333 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 110,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,244 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,483 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 97,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,272 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 85,272 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,042 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,816 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,400 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,524 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

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 SXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OE09 SXT, 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 OE09 SXT registered?

OE09 SXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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