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MK09 USJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 USJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,035 miles
Fail 25 Dec 2022 106,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,413 miles

under body covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front fog light lens marked

Fail 3 Nov 2021 99,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions failed (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket snapped

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front fog light lens marked

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,288 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket snapped, no excessive movement (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 98,288 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket snapped, no excessive movement (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 93,788 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output dark tinted covers fitted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 93,788 miles

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

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

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output dark tinted covers fitted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,742 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

front lenses tinted

rear lenses tinted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 87,742 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidemarker (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

front lenses tinted

rear lenses tinted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,250 miles

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)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,040 miles

N/S/F fog lamp lense cracked

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

Rear tyres incorrect size

Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

N/S/F fog lamp lense cracked

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

Rear tyres incorrect size

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,102 miles

Incorrect size tyres fitted to rear wheels

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

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

Re-tread tyres fitted to all 4 wheels

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,298 miles

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

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

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 USJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK09 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

MK09 USJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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