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DG59 JNU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,618 mi
Last recorded180,618 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 JNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 180,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

shields fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2026 180,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

shields fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2025 170,294 miles

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

airbag service warning on dash display

chassis by rear subframe mountings starting to corrode

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Fail 6 Feb 2025 170,290 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid to flexi joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

airbag service warning on dash display

chassis by rear subframe mountings starting to corrode

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside of vehicle

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 6 Feb 2024 157,314 miles

corrosion on rear subframe

front metal brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn to markers

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 149,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers on rear lower arms

Fail 2 Feb 2023 149,587 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers on rear lower arms

Pass 10 Feb 2022 139,860 miles

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 139,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 132,304 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread and cuts in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Feb 2021 132,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread and cuts in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2020 123,651 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 123,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 112,659 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 112,659 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,481 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,880 miles

Offside Rear nail in inner edge of tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,723 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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DG59 JNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DG59 JNU, 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 DG59 JNU registered?

DG59 JNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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