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VN09 PJU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,403 mi
Last recorded97,403 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 PJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 97,403 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 97,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 94,387 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,591 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 89,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 82,533 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 72,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The vehicle is not in presentable condition.(inside)

Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,646 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 56,646 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,241 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 37,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,698 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 17,790 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 17,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,337 miles

front brake discs worn

pads worn low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,715 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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VN09 PJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN09 PJU, 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 VN09 PJU registered?

VN09 PJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 2009.

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