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MK09 UPJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,024 mi
Last recorded174,024 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 UPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 174,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 169,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 164,364 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 164,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2022 159,101 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 154,438 miles

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 151,883 miles

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 May 2019 143,252 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 143,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 135,885 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 123,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 113,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 101,167 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 90,839 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 73,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,672 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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MK09 UPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK09 UPJ, 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 MK09 UPJ registered?

MK09 UPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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