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OV09 AHX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

361,726 mi
Last recorded361,726 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 AHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 361,726 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working and lens broken

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper corner loose

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

Offside wing mirror cover cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Aug 2020 361,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foglamp not working and lens broken

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper corner loose

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

Offside wing mirror cover cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 343,316 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

chassis number in drivers door jamb defaced

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Aug 2019 343,034 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

chassis number in drivers door jamb defaced

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 314,578 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 276,406 miles

O/S/F torsion arm bush heavily split

Pass 1 Sep 2016 237,167 miles

N/S/F tyre punctured

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 236,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 197,459 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 146,618 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 146,681 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,510 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,659 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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OV09 AHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OV09 AHX, 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 OV09 AHX registered?

OV09 AHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is OV09 AHX safe to buy?

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