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AJ59 RDU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,458 mi
Last recorded121,458 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 RDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,458 miles

General corrosion of suspension components

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 117,478 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2025 117,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 111,022 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 111,022 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 104,073 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,564 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 98,666 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 98,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 98,651 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,114 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 93,114 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn from center frame to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,454 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 78,454 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,811 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,572 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,303 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,940 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,904 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 RDU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

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

Is AJ59 RDU safe to buy?

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