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J999 MGO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,287 mi
Last recorded149,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 149,287 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 144,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 137,941 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

bonnet corroded at nearside catch

Fail 13 Dec 2023 137,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

bonnet corroded at nearside catch

Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 123,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 117,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 107,324 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 107,324 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,725 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 105,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 86,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 58,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,105 miles

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,796 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,223 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J999 MGO, 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 J999 MGO registered?

J999 MGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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