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J50 VEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,129 mi
Last recorded145,129 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 VEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 145,129 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 144,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 142,578 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2023 140,350 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 131,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 131,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 122,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 118,910 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 114,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40ZR17 96W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40ZR17 96W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 108,245 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,521 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,847 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,882 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 43,882 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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J50 VEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 J50 VEJ, 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 J50 VEJ registered?

J50 VEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for J50 VEJ 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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