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NG09 JXX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,616 mi
Last recorded155,616 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 JXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 155,616 miles

Corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

General corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2024 148,529 miles

Nearside handbrake guide / mount broken

Rear suspension coil springs rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2024 148,527 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake guide / mount broken

Rear suspension coil springs rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2023 140,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 140,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,372 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front wearing on outer edge and damage to outer side wall

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2021 127,353 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 127,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,890 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 120,890 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 107,796 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 96,960 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 85,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 71,674 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 71,674 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 59,790 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,138 miles

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

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

Wiper blades juddering

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,839 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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NG09 JXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NG09 JXX, 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 NG09 JXX registered?

NG09 JXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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