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CJ05 SAN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,151 mi
Last recorded129,151 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ05 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 129,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 May 2025 121,454 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 3 May 2024 111,958 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 111,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened behind fuel tank near lower arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear suspension front arm bushes poor

nearside front lower arm inner bush detaching / perishing

nearside number plate light inop

Pass 8 May 2023 103,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 102,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 102,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,037 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,033 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,052 miles

under tray fitted obscuring inspection of the underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,789 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 35,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside front tyre wearing uneven & lower on shoulders of tread (poss past underinflation)

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

Smoke meter unable to fully detect reading under acceleration but peak reading 0.05K so very good

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various surface chips to windscreen but none grouped & seriously obstructing view

car has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork

tyres marked as dangerous for certain road conditions (eg wet and/or icy conditions)

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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CJ05 SAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CJ05 SAN, 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 CJ05 SAN registered?

CJ05 SAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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