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Y77 PGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,663 mi
Last recorded142,663 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY77 PGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 142,663 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 137,595 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 137,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 125,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,136 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 106,080 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,168 miles

Both rear position light working 50% only

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position light working 50% only

Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,460 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 51,504 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 40,312 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 40,312 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 31,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,263 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,033 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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Y77 PGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y77 PGJ, 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 Y77 PGJ registered?

Y77 PGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is Y77 PGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y77 PGJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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