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OU09 XZG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,893 mi
Last recorded164,893 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 XZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 164,893 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 164,891 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 168,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 167,067 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 162,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 159,487 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 159,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 153,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 151,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 146,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 139,206 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 136,011 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 129,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 123,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 120,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,027 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,002 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 XZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

OU09 XZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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The MOT history for OU09 XZG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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