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C21 PJT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,165 mi
Last recorded133,165 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 PJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 133,165 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 133,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 130,974 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 130,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 130,043 miles

Nearside parking brake binding slightly

unable to inspect all brake pipes due to fitted undertrays

Pass 8 Feb 2023 129,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 129,282 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 122,671 miles

exhaust flexy slight blow

Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trays fitted under vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2019 76,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trays fitted under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front,both mains,both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,682 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,993 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated between tread.

both front tyres deteriorated between tread.

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 48,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated between tread.

both front tyres deteriorated between tread.

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,042 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

bottom under-trays fitted.

play in both front steering rack-ends.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

bottom under-trays fitted.

play in both front steering rack-ends.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,651 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 31,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,480 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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C21 PJT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C21 PJT, 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 C21 PJT registered?

C21 PJT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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