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CK09 AJV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,984 mi
Last recorded169,984 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 AJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 169,984 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wing slightly damaged

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2024 169,984 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wing slightly damaged

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2023 163,720 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at rigid to flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread depth and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 163,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth and worn excessively on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at rigid to flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread depth and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 153,976 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at rigid to flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 147,425 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 26 Nov 2020 133,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 125,249 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2018 117,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 106,318 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 95,166 miles

Offside Front offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 83,408 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,398 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CK09 AJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 CK09 AJV, 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 CK09 AJV registered?

CK09 AJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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