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J10 TRW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,476 mi
Last recorded75,476 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 TRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 75,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Rubber pealing off (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 75,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Rubber pealing off (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,553 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 63,552 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,993 miles

Front and rear brake pipes cover in grease

slight cracks in tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,066 miles

front brake pipes covered in grease

n/s and o/s front tyres has slight cuts in outer walls

n/s rear tyre has slight cuts in outer wall

Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,070 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,798 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,532 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2016 33,177 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 29,416 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 29,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 24,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,308 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,278 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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J10 TRW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 J10 TRW, 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 J10 TRW registered?

J10 TRW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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The MOT history for J10 TRW 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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