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J77 DOS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,128 mi
Last recorded152,128 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 DOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2026 152,128 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Unable to inspect emission control equipment due to undertrays & engine covers.

Pass 3 Sep 2025 137,380 miles

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

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

Undertrays & Outersill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2024 133,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 ends @ flexible hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 125,477 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 125,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOWEST POINT 2.3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOWEST POINT 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 74,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,665 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,415 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,252 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,139 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 38,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,911 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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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J77 DOS 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J77 DOS, 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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J77 DOS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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