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OU09 XZE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,574 mi
Last recorded149,574 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 XZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 149,574 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 140,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,640 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door wont lock

Fail 13 Nov 2018 136,640 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door wont lock

Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,762 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 124,582 miles

Rear Tyres are perrishing

Fail 4 Nov 2016 124,582 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyres are perrishing

Pass 5 Nov 2015 119,082 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 119,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fixed (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,396 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 102,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,281 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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OU09 XZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OU09 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

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

Is OU09 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU09 XZE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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