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VK09 UJB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,011 mi
Last recorded181,011 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 181,011 miles

N/S/F O/S/F/ SUSPENSION ARMS SLIGHT PLAY IN PIN / BUSH

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 278,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ( rear section ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 161,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 242,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit on Inner edge and wearing on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 219,617 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 219,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 126,283 miles

rear tyres worn in middle

Pass 27 May 2017 110,515 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 105,634 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 100,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 100,825 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 87,038 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 May 2014 87,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 70,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 52,135 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 UJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJB, 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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VK09 UJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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