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OU09 XXB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,142 mi
Last recorded93,142 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 XXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 87,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,488 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,317 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,511 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,018 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,927 miles

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

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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OU09 XXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OU09 XXB, 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 OU09 XXB registered?

OU09 XXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is OU09 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU09 XXB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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