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J15 OLU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,781 mi
Last recorded145,781 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 OLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 145,781 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 145,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2025 140,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 111,318 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,831 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 91,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,578 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 88,578 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,844 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 85,844 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,763 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 24 Sep 2016 59,952 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,828 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre low

offside front tyre low

offside front wiper smearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,360 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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J15 OLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J15 OLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J15 OLU registered?

J15 OLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is J15 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 OLU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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