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AK59 SJU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,350 mi
Last recorded132,350 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 SJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 132,350 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 132,331 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,905 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,136 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 94,824 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 79,790 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 79,790 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,515 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,047 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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AK59 SJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK59 SJU, 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 AK59 SJU registered?

AK59 SJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is AK59 SJU safe to buy?

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