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RK09 XWS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,212 mi
Last recorded97,212 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 XWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 97,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,582 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,470 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,617 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 49,062 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,062 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,045 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 37,045 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,088 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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RK09 XWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RK09 XWS, 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 RK09 XWS registered?

RK09 XWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is RK09 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 XWS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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