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T14 TJS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,778 mi
Last recorded139,778 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 TJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 139,778 miles

Engine oil level on minimum at time of test

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

Nearside Front Washer jet broken but still functions

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 132,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Washer jet broken but still functions

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 127,679 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet broken but still functions

Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,058 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 125,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 122,574 miles

Lower Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 121,121 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 121,118 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under plastic covers, During RBT (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 115,816 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 111,436 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 111,429 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2017 99,612 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 99,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 87,925 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner & outer edges

both rear tyres are on the wear indicators

under tray fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 87,925 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on inner & outer edges

both rear tyres are on the wear indicators

under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 74,583 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads look worn

Pass 27 May 2014 61,895 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlight glass full of condensation

Pass 7 May 2013 47,344 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 47,344 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 34,779 miles

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

Offside Front 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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T14 TJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 T14 TJS, 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 T14 TJS registered?

T14 TJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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