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J444 PJL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,712 mi
Last recorded94,712 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 PJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,712 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 94,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,286 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,686 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 86,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 86,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,108 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 81,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Fronts x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,025 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 70,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,090 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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J444 PJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 J444 PJL, 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 J444 PJL registered?

J444 PJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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The MOT history for J444 PJL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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