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PE09 CFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,992 mi
Last recorded143,992 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 CFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 143,992 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 138,580 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,419 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 135,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

under body cover fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 106,743 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,655 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,289 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,575 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 50,504 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,187 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,752 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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PE09 CFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PE09 CFJ, 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 PE09 CFJ registered?

PE09 CFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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The MOT history for PE09 CFJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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