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MJ09 DXR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,028 mi
Last recorded143,028 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 DXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 143,028 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 142,983 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trail arm is broken and detached of the rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 135,249 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 128,007 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 118,690 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 114,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 95,021 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2016 71,080 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 71,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 57,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 57,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,188 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 39,188 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MJ09 DXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DXR, 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 MJ09 DXR registered?

MJ09 DXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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