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AL09 AJM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,659 mi
Last recorded114,659 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL09 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 114,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre evidently suffering from accelerated uneven wear [5.2.3 (e)] Offside Front Inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2024 108,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 102,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by jacking point. Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 92,163 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2021 92,163 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,308 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads low approx 3mm left?

Fail 7 Nov 2020 88,308 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads low approx 3mm left?

Pass 16 Nov 2019 83,981 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 83,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from nearside across to offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 77,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from nearside to offside over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,763 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,769 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 17,881 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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AL09 AJM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AL09 AJM, 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 AL09 AJM registered?

AL09 AJM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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