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PF09 XCE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,880 mi
Last recorded68,880 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 XCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 68,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 59,738 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,502 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 53,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corner brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 46,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm. and inner bush worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corner brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,417 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,429 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,618 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,348 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,341 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Small surfaces cracks appearing on Offside and Nearside front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PF09 XCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 PF09 XCE, 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 PF09 XCE registered?

PF09 XCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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The MOT history for PF09 XCE 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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