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VX09 UHL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,501 mi
Last recorded159,501 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 UHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 159,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 148,047 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 140,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 132,948 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides o/s & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower o/s & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,836 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,542 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,216 miles

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 77,213 miles

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

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,840 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 54,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,393 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 30,321 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 19,071 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rattle from exhaust system(above undertray)

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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VX09 UHL 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 88.2%.

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 VX09 UHL, 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 VX09 UHL registered?

VX09 UHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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