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MJ09 DVV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,825 mi
Last recorded126,825 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 126,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 20 Jan 2025 123,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 123,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,722 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,724 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2022 117,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brakes corroded at rear [both] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms inner bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 116,687 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jan 2021 116,687 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps to floor under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat /inflate to carry out test (5.2.3 (l))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jul 2019 113,196 miles

Centre exhaust joining bolts corroded away

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2018 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 14 Apr 2018 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,070 miles

Both front control arm bushes starting to crack

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2017 89,070 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front control arm bushes starting to crack

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,108 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge + started to crack (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2014 39,845 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perrished on outer sidewall

Front brake disc's are worn and lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,839 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 12,138 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 11,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MJ09 DVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ09 DVV, 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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MJ09 DVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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