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RK09 XYV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

219,157 mi
Last recorded219,157 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 XYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 219,157 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 208,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 202,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 195,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 178,030 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 170,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 152,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 141,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 129,124 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 121,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 121,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2012 93,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK09 XYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK09 XYV registered?

RK09 XYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is RK09 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 XYV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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