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J321 KJS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,101 mi
Last recorded129,101 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 KJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 129,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 119,192 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 103,136 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 103,129 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,202 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,432 miles

oil leak can not inspect due to undertray

under tray stopping inspection of components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,923 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 79,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,544 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,990 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,779 miles

nearside rear tyre has split in but not showing plys or cords

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,200 miles

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

oil leak from diff

Fail 21 Feb 2014 34,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,264 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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J321 KJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J321 KJS, 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 J321 KJS registered?

J321 KJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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