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SF09 RXR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,911 mi
Last recorded80,911 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 RXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 80,911 miles

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

oil leak n/s/f area

Fail 18 Aug 2026 80,910 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak n/s/f area

Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,888 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 74,861 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tailpipe heat shield loose

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,898 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 62,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 56,236 miles

emissions too low to record

Pass 13 Dec 2020 55,263 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,991 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,891 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,402 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 37,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,727 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 29,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,594 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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SF09 RXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SF09 RXR, 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 SF09 RXR registered?

SF09 RXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is SF09 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF09 RXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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