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RJ09 RGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,476 mi
Last recorded148,476 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 RGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 148,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALLOY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALLOY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 148,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALLOY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALLOY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 144,692 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 139,713 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2017 134,213 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 134,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 12 Aug 2016 129,773 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Feb 2015 113,906 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing on the shoulders

Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,906 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the shoulders

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,593 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the outer and inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,876 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 41,175 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 RGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

RJ09 RGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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