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OY09 SCX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 SCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 106,836 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 102,627 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 95,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2024 95,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2023 89,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,683 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion started (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and lower (covered by under tray/arch liner) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted at time of inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,026 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,840 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,024 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 46,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,527 miles

Offside Front wiper blade hard and smeary

Pass 12 May 2015 34,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 28,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 21,157 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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OY09 SCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 OY09 SCX, 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 OY09 SCX registered?

OY09 SCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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The MOT history for OY09 SCX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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