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JEF 1

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,794 mi
Last recorded47,794 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 47,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 45,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 42,789 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 39,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slightly damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 36,499 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 32,947 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lens slightly damaged

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and nearside rear (damaged) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

offside front fog light lens damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,701 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 17,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre 2 small cuts outer side wall

offside rear tyre a cut in outer side wall

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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JEF 1 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JEF 1, 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 JEF 1 registered?

JEF 1 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is JEF 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 1 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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