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VU09 EZX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,755 mi
Last recorded157,755 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 EZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 157,755 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 157,748 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various surface corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Aug 2025 154,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 151,752 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 151,752 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 144,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 136,422 miles

Both front anti roll bar link boots perishing

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,819 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 112,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,370 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,108 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,173 miles

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre

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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VU09 EZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VU09 EZX, 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 VU09 EZX registered?

VU09 EZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 EZX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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