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AV59 AKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 77,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule joint to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule joint to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 77,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut almost all the way around 245/40ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule joint to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule joint to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 68,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 68,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 61,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 59,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 59,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,808 miles

stone chip in offside windscreen zone A

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,416 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,830 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,924 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 27,365 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,937 miles

childseat fitted restricting testing

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 22,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,472 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,371 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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AV59 AKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV59 AKJ, 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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AV59 AKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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