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RJ09 RGO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,387 mi
Last recorded83,387 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 RGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 83,387 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside rear (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 81,687 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 63,265 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 63,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 60,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 44,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 29,729 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,553 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,063 miles

Both Rear Tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,264 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,607 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 16,353 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 11,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 7,948 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 RGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 RJ09 RGO, 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 RGO registered?

RJ09 RGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ09 RGO 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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