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AO59 ECJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,579 mi
Last recorded103,579 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ECJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,579 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 103,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,422 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 91,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 85,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 81,108 miles

chip to windscreen

front brake pipe rusty

under covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2022 81,094 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

cut in osr tyre

front brake pipe rusty

under covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 76,967 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 71,864 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 66,044 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,562 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,278 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,000 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 27,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,863 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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AO59 ECJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AO59 ECJ, 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 AO59 ECJ registered?

AO59 ECJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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The MOT history for AO59 ECJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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