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EJ09 TFX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,900 mi
Last recorded153,900 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 TFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 153,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 153,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 137,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 120,241 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 120,241 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,264 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 100,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,298 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,233 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean to test

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,154 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,181 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EJ09 TFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ09 TFX, 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 EJ09 TFX registered?

EJ09 TFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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