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DU59 CJO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,314 mi
Last recorded114,314 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 CJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 114,314 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible hose deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe front mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded mainly at front outer ends near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 114,313 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to nsr pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in nsr inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible hose deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe front mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded mainly at front outer ends near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 105,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,927 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,641 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,633 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,473 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 73,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,450 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,900 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

Pass 24 Jan 2013 13,666 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

immissions running to lean to obtain a reading

Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU59 CJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU59 CJO, 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 DU59 CJO registered?

DU59 CJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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