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C1 JJL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,402 mi
Last recorded91,402 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 JJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 91,402 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 91,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 89,132 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,186 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,393 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,046 miles

Sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2020 81,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,036 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

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

Slight accident damage to nearside section of front bumper.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,324 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Damage to front bumper- no sharp edges

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 15 Nov 2017 71,324 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Damage to front bumper- no sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,812 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,441 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,310 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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C1 JJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C1 JJL, 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 C1 JJL registered?

C1 JJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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