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K8 JEA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,889 mi
Last recorded156,889 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 JEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 156,889 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 147,828 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 147,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 139,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 127,204 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,186 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 121,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 115,782 miles

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

Offside Front camber arm ball joint gaitor perished

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 104,796 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken but cable still secure

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken but cable still secure

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,878 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dash (fault)

front tyres getting close to wear limit

Pass 7 Dec 2012 20,689 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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K8 JEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K8 JEA, 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 K8 JEA registered?

K8 JEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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