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JAY 248

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,524 mi
Last recorded93,524 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAY 248
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 93,524 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,853 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 89,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 77,914 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,576 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 68,074 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,451 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 60,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,968 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,789 miles

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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JAY 248 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 JAY 248, 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 JAY 248 registered?

JAY 248 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is JAY 248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAY 248 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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