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VK09 ERJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,430 mi
Last recorded47,430 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ERJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 47,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 40,317 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 40,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 35,154 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 27,481 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 18,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 18,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 14,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 12,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall. Cords not visible

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall. Cords not visible

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall. Cords not visible

Pass 11 Apr 2017 11,784 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 9,121 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 8,040 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 4,957 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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VK09 ERJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VK09 ERJ, 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 VK09 ERJ registered?

VK09 ERJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is VK09 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 ERJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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