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SK09 VJL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,502 mi
Last recorded25,502 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 25,502 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 24,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe ends aswell (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe ends aswell (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 23,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 22,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 22,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 22,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,893 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2017 20,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,849 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,168 miles

both front brake pipes coated in grease unable to inspect.

n/s/r tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 17 Mar 2014 14,148 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 12,500 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on edges

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SK09 VJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 SK09 VJL, 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 SK09 VJL registered?

SK09 VJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is SK09 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 VJL 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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