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MJ09 OVK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 OVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 139,739 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axel and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 130,737 miles

Front Inner Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 130,712 miles

Front Track rod end modification unsafe both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 122,576 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 122,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 113,679 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 108,475 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,019 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 106,015 miles

Brake performance not tested COIL SPRING BROKEN MAY CAUSE DAMAGE (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED YELLOW CHALK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MARKED YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED YELLOW CHALK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MARKED YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 104,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 104,471 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank , 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded beside and above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,865 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded above rear subframe.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 97,834 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded above rear subframe.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,264 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 63,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 52,423 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,131 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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MJ09 OVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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