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V13 SJK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,921 mi
Last recorded77,921 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 SJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 77,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,946 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 72,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 66,110 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2023 60,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,961 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F + O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F Upper ARB Link Boot Has Small Split - Still Currently Preventing Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre On 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Brake Pipe Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 56,952 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F Upper ARB Link Boot Has Small Split - Still Currently Preventing Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre On 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Brake Pipe Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2021 51,899 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 37,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,850 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 30,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,018 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 24,707 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 21,641 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V13 SJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 V13 SJK, 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 V13 SJK registered?

V13 SJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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