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121 SKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 98,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 94,651 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 94,651 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 92,157 miles

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

oil from gearbox

Pass 24 May 2022 88,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 81,785 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,816 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,237 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,036 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,787 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,685 miles

Front tyres slightly cracked in tread

Rear tyres perished/cracked in tread & sidewalls

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,460 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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121 SKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 121 SKJ, 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 121 SKJ registered?

121 SKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is 121 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 121 SKJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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