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S3 PEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,486 mi
Last recorded104,486 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 PEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 94,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 80,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2023 65,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 62,576 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 60,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,550 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,130 miles

both rear tyres perishing and on 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,903 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,687 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 9 May 2013 27,224 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 20,587 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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S3 PEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 S3 PEJ, 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 S3 PEJ registered?

S3 PEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is S3 PEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 PEJ 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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