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NG09 VBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,090 mi
Last recorded181,090 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 181,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

general corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2025 181,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

general corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2025 180,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 169,724 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 164,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 160,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 151,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 146,425 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 146,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 134,012 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 134,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine serpentine belt in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2018 125,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine serpentine belt in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,400 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,278 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 108,278 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,647 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 91,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,800 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 VBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VBJ, 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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NG09 VBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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