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R7 JGE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,037 mi
Last recorded110,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 JGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 110,037 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe, springs, anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 100,167 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2025 100,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 79,436 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 60,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 51,486 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 44,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,395 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 33,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2017 33,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2016 27,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,398 miles

front brake discs lipped

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,502 miles

cut out of n/side front tyre outer wall & cuts on outer wall

cuts on outer wall o/side front & cuts out of outer wall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 9,626 miles

cuts on both front tyres outer walls

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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R7 JGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R7 JGE, 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 R7 JGE registered?

R7 JGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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