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XL03 PHL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,020 mi
Last recorded140,020 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL03 PHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 140,020 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2024 133,786 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,007 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 120,032 miles

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

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

Offside hand brake requires attention

Fail 11 Dec 2021 120,032 miles

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

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

Offside hand brake requires attention

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 113,754 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 LIMITS!!! (235/40x18) (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake efficiency only just met o/s requires attention

Pass 1 May 2019 108,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,041 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

condition & repair to o/s/r tyre side wall BORDERLINE

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,065 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 66,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,670 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 17,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,352 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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XL03 PHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XL03 PHL, 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 XL03 PHL registered?

XL03 PHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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