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SH09 RYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,986 mi
Last recorded65,986 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 RYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 65,986 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 58,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 57,072 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 57,058 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2021 55,617 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 54,470 miles

Both front brake disc are lipped

Both rear disc are lipped

Nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

Offside front tyre has slight inner wear and perished on outer wall

Fail 5 May 2020 54,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake disc are lipped

Both rear disc are lipped

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

Nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

Offside front tyre has slight inner wear and perished on outer wall

Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 48,232 miles

Front Wipers smearing screen slightly

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

Fail 10 May 2018 48,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Wipers smearing screen slightly

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

Pass 22 May 2017 45,072 miles

Nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm and has inner wear

Offside rear tyre has outer wall damage

Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Pass 24 May 2016 40,493 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,562 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 36,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 32,571 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 32,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,675 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2012 24,163 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 24,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SH09 RYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SH09 RYJ, 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 SH09 RYJ registered?

SH09 RYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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