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L28 JAK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,600 mi
Last recorded16,600 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 JAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 16,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2026 59,376 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 14,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 53,313 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 9,532 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 9,166 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 37,404 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 33,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 9,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 31,006 miles

under body covered in plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2019 31,006 miles

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

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

under body covered in plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2019 8,815 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 8,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 8,470 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 8,219 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 8,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2015 8,127 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,710 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 7,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 6,918 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 6,918 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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L28 JAK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L28 JAK, 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 L28 JAK registered?

L28 JAK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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