CarVerify

Free Car Check

R11 SJH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,009 mi
Last recorded42,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 SJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 42,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 38,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 38,529 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 34,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 31,892 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 29,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,581 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,604 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,186 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2019 25,186 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,344 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 21,656 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,549 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 17,549 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,554 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 10,130 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,175 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R11 SJH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R11 SJH, 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

How do I check the history of R11 SJH?

You can check the full history of R11 SJH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R11 SJH registered?

R11 SJH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is R11 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 SJH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R11 SJH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R11 SJH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.