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EL07 JOE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,315 mi
Last recorded149,315 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL07 JOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 149,315 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 143,746 miles

Undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 16 Feb 2024 136,847 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 126,856 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,045 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 110,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,098 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 69,126 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 69,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,229 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,017 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,814 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 39,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,774 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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EL07 JOE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EL07 JOE, 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 EL07 JOE registered?

EL07 JOE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is EL07 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL07 JOE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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