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P8 XAN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

173,139 mi
Last recorded173,139 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 XAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 173,139 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 111,850 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,451 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS&OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted and side covers

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,688 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,525 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,731 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 61,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components

rear bumper trim insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 51,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,973 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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P8 XAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P8 XAN, 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 P8 XAN registered?

P8 XAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is P8 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 XAN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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