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VN09 XAT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,964 mi
Last recorded121,964 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 121,964 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Pass 20 May 2025 115,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 109,043 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 109,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 102,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front And Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays Throughout

Fail 9 Jun 2023 102,643 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front And Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 21 Jun 2022 99,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear And Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x Nails

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 93,279 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 93,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner sidewall split . 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,153 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,678 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 69,893 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,932 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,229 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 41,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/side front tyre cut out of outer wall

n/side rear tyre cuts out of outer wall & cuts on outer wall

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,029 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN09 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

VN09 XAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for VN09 XAT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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