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K1 PJB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,575 mi
Last recorded17,575 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 PJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 17,575 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 17,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 17,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 16,766 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 16,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 16,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 15,711 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 15,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 15,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 14,843 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, restricting inspection.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 14,238 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2018 14,238 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2017 13,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 12,580 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 11,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 11,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,076 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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K1 PJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K1 PJB, 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 K1 PJB registered?

K1 PJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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