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J9 TXT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,350 mi
Last recorded198,350 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 TXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 198,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 190,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 188,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 184,510 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 184,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 165,487 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 165,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system From Middle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 151,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 135,750 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 135,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 120,321 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 107,350 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Engine management warning lamp ON

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 93,260 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 93,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked 2 cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked 3 cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 93,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked on wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Road wheel cracked nearside offside on wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,151 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 59,211 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,285 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to front grill around osf fog lamp

offside rear tyre wearing low

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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J9 TXT 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 75%.

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 J9 TXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J9 TXT registered?

J9 TXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is J9 TXT safe to buy?

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