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SJ09 FEV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 FEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 25 May 2023

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 135,245 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 130,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2017 127,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At under tray , in front of rear n/s/r arm / behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flex hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 122,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,666 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 8 Jul 2013 91,341 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 91,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 16 Jul 2012 68,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SJ09 FEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ09 FEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ09 FEV registered?

SJ09 FEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is SJ09 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 FEV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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