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SJ09 LWO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,211 mi
Last recorded150,211 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 LWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 150,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 141,558 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,715 miles

both rear shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

n/s/f lower (forward) suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

o/s/f lower (forward) suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

Pass 21 Jan 2022 116,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 116,333 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Alloy - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Alloy - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake binding on

n/s/r suspension coil spring excessively corroded and weakened

o/s/r suspension coil spring excessively corroded and weakened

wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,748 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 102,445 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 97,542 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket insecure

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,488 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,875 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 78,873 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,198 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 31,917 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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SJ09 LWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LWO, 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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SJ09 LWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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