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J999 KKS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,179 mi
Last recorded133,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 KKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 133,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 129,141 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 129,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 125,401 miles

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

Rear parking brake only just meets requirments

Fail 9 May 2024 125,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear parking brake only just meets requirments

Pass 11 May 2023 118,514 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 118,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 108,320 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 91,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 83,956 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 83,921 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,719 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,519 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 79,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 72,683 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,741 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 66,741 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,324 miles

Both rear brake disc slightly lipped.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,468 miles

Rear tyres worn, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

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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J999 KKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J999 KKS, 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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J999 KKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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