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DG59 JOU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,521 mi
Last recorded129,521 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 JOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 129,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Nearside Front winsdscreen slightly cracked not affecting driver view

Offside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,089 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,843 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,453 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,212 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,446 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,257 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,644 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 24,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,896 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 JOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG59 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

DG59 JOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is DG59 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 JOU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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