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EA59 LJC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,756 mi
Last recorded119,756 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 119,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,316 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,853 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,852 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large item ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,943 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)

nail in offside front tyre

oil low

service light on

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,050 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,184 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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EA59 LJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA59 LJC, 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 EA59 LJC registered?

EA59 LJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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The MOT history for EA59 LJC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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