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BJ59 XLE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,066 mi
Last recorded108,066 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 XLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,066 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 108,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,654 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,030 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 79,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front brake discs

advise rear brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,224 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 54,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,373 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,684 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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BJ59 XLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ59 XLE, 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 BJ59 XLE registered?

BJ59 XLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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