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LJ09 JNN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 JNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 151,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 141,501 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2024 135,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 128,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,720 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,656 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 116,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,122 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

plastic under trays fitted to underside of vehicle limited inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,533 miles

plastic engine & under vehicle covers fitted limiting access for visual inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,668 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 71,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,989 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 51,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,360 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,421 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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LJ09 JNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LJ09 JNN, 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 LJ09 JNN registered?

LJ09 JNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 JNN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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