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JU54 MCD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,586 mi
Last recorded145,586 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU54 MCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 145,586 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2024 145,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely both sides wheel (1.3.1 (c))

undertray fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,398 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 131,015 miles

Offside Rear wheel welded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 131,013 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel welded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 122,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

damage on front tyre side walls

Fail 1 Jun 2021 122,533 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

damage on front tyre side walls

Pass 2 Jun 2020 118,564 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 114,992 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 114,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,955 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 109,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,720 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 56,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 55,444 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 43,493 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 33,125 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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JU54 MCD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JU54 MCD, 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 JU54 MCD registered?

JU54 MCD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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