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MF09 JKZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,902 mi
Last recorded141,902 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 JKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 141,902 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2023 140,195 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Dec 2022 134,450 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 134,405 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 127,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 122,273 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 122,273 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 112,818 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

ns and os front brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 May 2018 106,877 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,294 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 91,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,043 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin/ brake discs worn. this is a visual estimation-not a measurement

no emissions detected

Fail 14 Feb 2012 60,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin/ brake discs worn. this is a visual estimation-not a measurement

no emissions detected

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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MF09 JKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF09 JKZ, 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 MF09 JKZ registered?

MF09 JKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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