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RJ09 EBL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,759 mi
Last recorded39,759 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 EBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 39,759 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 36,077 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 36,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 33,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,961 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 29,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 23,833 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 21,403 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,130 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 6,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 6,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 6,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2014 5,381 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 4,135 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f outer sidewall, no buldges/cords exposed

Pass 9 Aug 2012 2,742 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
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RJ09 EBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RJ09 EBL, 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 RJ09 EBL registered?

RJ09 EBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ09 EBL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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