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AJ59 YMH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

239,575 mi
Last recorded239,575 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 YMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 239,575 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 239,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Track Control Arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 215,495 miles

Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 202,061 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 202,061 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 195,107 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 195,105 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 155,553 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 136,955 miles

Front both wipers worn

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 136,955 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim as well (1.1.A.3f)

Front both wipers worn

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 119,243 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 119,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,321 miles

front & rear disc,s lipped and pads worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,336 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting, no cords visible at present

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 YMH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YMH, 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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AJ59 YMH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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