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JG09 OLG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,469 mi
Last recorded115,469 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG09 OLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 115,469 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 104,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 104,959 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,340 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,094 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 100,094 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,285 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 64,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 64,556 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 64,521 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav Dash cam

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,305 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 52,305 miles

Nearside Rear 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 worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2015 41,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust sheild loose

Fail 22 May 2015 41,601 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust sheild loose

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,681 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 26,945 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,712 miles

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)

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

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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JG09 OLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 JG09 OLG, 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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JG09 OLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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