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2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration OU09XYE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 02 Sep 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 205,874 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front / rear (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 205,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front / rear (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 197,239 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 197,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 181,387 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective The hanger is broken. (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside. ()
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
19 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 181,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside. ()
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective The hanger is broken. (6.1.2 (a))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,063 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust mounting defective Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
19 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 149,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,453 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021 27 Jun 202620 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,590 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,590 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,083 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- full under tray fitted
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dipp beam intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,503 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDERTRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED
- Rear BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISE CHECK THAT NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT BULB IS FITTED CORRECTLY
21 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,211 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017 27 Jun 202620 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,913 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,913 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,823 MI
27 Jun 202625 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,823 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2015 27 Jun 202618 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,413 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,759 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2013 27 Jun 20261 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,948 MI
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OU09XYE was registered on 2009-03-03
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