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SK09 VGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,358 mi
Last recorded170,358 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 170,358 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 170,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 164,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 162,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 162,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 155,199 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 155,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 145,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 145,894 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO WATER (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 141,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 133,001 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 133,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 118,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 111,013 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 111,013 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,361 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 17 Aug 2016 104,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,834 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,149 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 86,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,666 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,947 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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SK09 VGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK09 VGJ, 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 SK09 VGJ registered?

SK09 VGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SK09 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 VGJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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