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AJ59 PXS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,294 mi
Last recorded88,294 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 88,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 83,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,384 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,339 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 69,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 69,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 61,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,390 miles

Park lights defective

Pass 17 Oct 2018 57,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,416 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Covers prevent full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Underbody covers prevent full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 54,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Covers prevent full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Underbody covers prevent full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,159 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

upper and lower engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,179 miles

Engine MIL light on

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 46,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,273 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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AJ59 PXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 AJ59 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

AJ59 PXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is AJ59 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 PXS 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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