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EJ09 EKN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,515 mi
Last recorded153,515 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 EKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 153,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 148,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 143,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside + nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside + nearside

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside + nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 143,754 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,626 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 129,453 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 129,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 121,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 115,372 miles

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,073 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 108,070 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 100,444 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 100,444 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 89,839 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 89,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 80,406 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 80,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 70,215 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 58,185 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 45,186 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 33,065 miles

wipers smear

Fail 21 May 2012 33,065 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smear

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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EJ09 EKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EJ09 EKN, 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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EJ09 EKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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