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PJZ 7536

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,923 mi
Last recorded165,923 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 7536
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 165,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 155,017 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 155,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 142,664 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 142,664 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2022 138,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 138,723 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 130,894 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring testable items

both rear shock absorbers worn and leaking

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded / weakened

front windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Nov 2021 130,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring testable items

both rear shock absorbers worn and leaking

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded / weakened

front windscreen chipped

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,634 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2020 109,632 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

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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PJZ 7536 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PJZ 7536, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJZ 7536 registered?

PJZ 7536 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is PJZ 7536 safe to buy?

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