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R16 RRJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,087 mi
Last recorded133,087 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 RRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 133,087 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2025 126,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 191,584 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 114,929 miles

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edge

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 106,426 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 97,990 miles

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2020 92,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 84,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers,under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 68,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 55,027 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 50,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,000 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 45,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R16 RRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R16 RRJ, 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 R16 RRJ registered?

R16 RRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is R16 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 RRJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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