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P20 SBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,038 mi
Last recorded182,038 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 SBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 182,038 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 182,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 173,928 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency a lot lower than n/s/r

Fail 15 Jul 2025 173,842 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency a lot lower than n/s/r

Pass 6 Aug 2024 166,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 159,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 159,022 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 150,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 139,675 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 139,675 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 131,696 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,869 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 123,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 114,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/cracked and perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,646 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,943 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,885 miles

front brake pads and disc worn 5000 miles aprox

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,070 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 46,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P20 SBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P20 SBJ, 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 P20 SBJ registered?

P20 SBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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