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OU09 XZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,375 mi
Last recorded158,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 XZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 158,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 158,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 145,329 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 145,329 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 119,746 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 97,985 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 95,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 93,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 92,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily in some place . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 89,238 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

undertrims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,452 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,632 miles

Central Front undertray loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across back above rear axle and before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,735 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to see

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,067 miles

Offside Rear 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 XZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

OU09 XZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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