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RJ09 RFO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,149 mi
Last recorded124,149 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 RFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 124,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,271 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,491 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 98,490 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 86,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,287 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,899 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,661 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,502 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 41,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,291 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,021 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 24,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 RFO 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 RJ09 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

RJ09 RFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ09 RFO 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.

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