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EO09 ORJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,675 mi
Last recorded132,675 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 ORJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 132,675 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 132,662 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 132,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 120,352 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 108,318 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in the front suspension arm bushes and some creaking in the ball joints

The right hand main brake pipe is quite corroded at the rear and both main brake pipes are corroded above the underbody plastics (unable to check them thoroughly though)

Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 95,882 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn - Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 80,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Fail 21 Jun 2022 80,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear outer

Front discs lipped

Rear pads look low

full belly pan fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2021 65,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear outer

Front discs lipped

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear pads look low

full belly pan fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,823 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,084 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,170 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,514 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,625 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,418 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,802 miles

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

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

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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EO09 ORJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EO09 ORJ, 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 EO09 ORJ registered?

EO09 ORJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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