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XS55 HAF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,219 mi
Last recorded144,219 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS55 HAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 144,219 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 142,990 miles

front to rear under tray fitted

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Aug 2024 142,990 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear under tray fitted

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Jul 2023 140,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 137,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 134,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 130,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 130,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,844 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 126,840 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,611 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,161 miles

Enginecover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,981 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 103,981 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 83,565 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,240 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 73,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres on 2mm

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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XS55 HAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XS55 HAF, 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 XS55 HAF registered?

XS55 HAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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