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RJ09 UKR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,334 mi
Last recorded181,334 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 UKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 181,334 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 177,532 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 172,902 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 172,891 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn New link needed .RS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 168,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll BAR bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link has movement and wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Metal brake pipes are coated with grease or other substance

Fail 3 Jul 2023 168,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads incorrect

Pass 27 Jun 2022 162,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 155,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 155,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 144,642 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,650 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 109,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,982 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Jul 2016 78,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,692 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,614 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,110 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 UKR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

RJ09 UKR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is RJ09 UKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 UKR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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