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PX09 XXR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

261,884 mi
Last recorded261,884 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 XXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 261,884 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 261,879 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 256,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 227,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 199,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 188,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 177,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 162,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 152,055 miles

Handbrake pedal rubber cover missing

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

headlamp dipped bulbs different colour of light

Fail 7 Nov 2017 152,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Cross strut arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake pedal rubber cover missing

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

headlamp dipped bulbs different colour of light

Pass 7 Nov 2016 138,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked on nearside not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Nov 2015 121,705 miles

Nearside headlamp dull

screen cracked top nearside corner not yet affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

screen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 May 2013 67,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,363 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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PX09 XXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PX09 XXR, 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 PX09 XXR registered?

PX09 XXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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