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PE09 CBX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 CBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,342 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2025 93,338 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,634 miles

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

Flexible exhaust pipe connection slightly damaged.

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 80,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Flexible exhaust pipe connection slightly damaged.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 65,237 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,133 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,936 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,889 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,255 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,832 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 51,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 45,398 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 40,818 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 40,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 conti m+s (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 40,615 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 36,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted to both axles

Pass 28 Dec 2013 32,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

snow tyres fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,869 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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PE09 CBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PE09 CBX, 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 PE09 CBX registered?

PE09 CBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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