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VN09 CFX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,311 mi
Last recorded190,311 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 CFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 190,311 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also various cuts on the side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 183,306 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 183,306 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 172,204 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 161,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 151,796 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2021 151,796 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 142,426 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 130,269 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,242 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,995 miles

Nearside Rear commercial tyre fitted

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 113,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear commercial tyre fitted

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 105,515 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 105,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/ mirror glass cracked

service light on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,431 miles

Rear pads worn

n/s/r tyre worn and punctured

Fail 3 Jan 2014 98,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear pads worn

n/s/r tyre worn and punctured

Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,525 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 89,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 88,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VN09 CFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VN09 CFX, 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 VN09 CFX registered?

VN09 CFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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