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RK09 XXH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,282 mi
Last recorded147,282 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 XXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 147,282 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 146,856 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking into stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 140,345 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 140,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 134,955 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2023 127,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,000 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 120,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 110,762 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,594 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 104,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 94,461 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,671 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 72,671 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,606 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 61,606 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,747 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 44,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,504 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 XXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

RK09 XXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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