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OY09 XTU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,193 mi
Last recorded92,193 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 92,193 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2026 92,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 86,565 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 81,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 74,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 69,835 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 69,834 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 64,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pads appear worn

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,053 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 62,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,364 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,264 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 51,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,398 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 24,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,930 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 205/55/16

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 XTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY09 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

OY09 XTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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