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AU09 OJS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

171,082 mi
Last recorded171,082 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 OJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 171,082 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 166,475 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 166,445 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 139,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,556 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,092 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 126,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,969 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 116,597 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 111,824 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 106,875 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,662 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,592 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play front bearings slight play(both) (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front has multiple cuts in kerbing band no cords/ply exposed

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs lipped/worn (both ) (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,448 miles

Nearside Front has cut in kerbing band

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs has slight lipping (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,506 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,501 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,423 miles

Cuts in rear tyres not in excess of the required limits

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,554 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,627 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Slight play in front wheel bearings

nearside front wheel buckled

offside front wheel slightly buckled

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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AU09 OJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU09 OJS, 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 AU09 OJS registered?

AU09 OJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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