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PE09 TJO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,655 mi
Last recorded158,655 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 TJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 158,655 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 158,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2025 153,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wall damage and scrubbing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 149,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 149,444 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 135,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 135,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 130,498 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 130,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 127,952 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 127,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 120,918 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,055 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 102,732 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,280 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 84,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 73,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,638 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated slight movement on ATL, vehicle has covers which dont allow full inspection, rear tyres close to limit, o/s/f tyre worn on sidewall (investigate)

Fail 25 May 2013 56,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated slight movement on ATL, vehicle has covers which dont allow full inspection, rear tyres close to limit, o/s/f tyre worn on sidewall (investigate)

Pass 22 May 2012 36,393 miles

osr tyre wearing low on tread-step type design,nsf tyre cut in places and wearing low on tread,nsf track control arm bush slight play-atl,nearside parking brake effort not great

Fail 22 May 2012 36,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr tyre wearing low on tread-step type design,nsf tyre cut in places and wearing low on tread,nsf track control arm bush slight play-atl,nearside parking brake effort not great

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 TJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PE09 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

PE09 TJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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