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VX09 VAA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,819 mi
Last recorded162,819 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 162,819 miles

covers on under body & parts

Fail 16 Feb 2026 162,818 miles

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

covers on under body & parts

Pass 14 Feb 2025 154,948 miles

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

covers on under body & parts

Pass 24 Jan 2024 144,944 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 144,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 135,609 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 135,609 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 126,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 117,984 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 117,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 104,358 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 104,356 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 93,197 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,027 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,027 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2015 66,820 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,951 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 51,951 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,107 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3-4mm

Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,760 miles

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 VAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VX09 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

VX09 VAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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