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AJ59 GUW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,062 mi
Last recorded167,062 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 GUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 167,062 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 166,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has one defective bulb

Offside Headlamp loose but not deemed insecure

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 140,378 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and pads getting low (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cut

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped and splits (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped and splits (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded would advise undertrays removed and full check of brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 140,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light too the rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light too rear (1.1.A.3e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and pads getting low (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped and splits (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped and splits (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded would advise undertrays removed and full check of brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 139,963 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light outer lens damaged, a durable weather proof tape over affected area is acceptable for M O T (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid flexi hose detereorated (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 118,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,071 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 106,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,982 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 55,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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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AJ59 GUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AJ59 GUW, 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 AJ59 GUW registered?

AJ59 GUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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