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DE59 JSZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,002 mi
Last recorded158,002 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 JSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 158,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 158,002 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 144,977 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

cut in tread nearside rear tyre

rear heat shield corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 144,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both rear coil springs corroded

cut in tread nearside rear tyre

rear heat shield corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,832 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 88,175 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 88,115 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,055 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,410 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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DE59 JSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE59 JSZ, 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 DE59 JSZ registered?

DE59 JSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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