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EO59 AFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,485 mi
Last recorded73,485 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 AFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 66,160 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 61,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s repaired by welding (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,554 miles

nearside and offside rear subframe has been welded unable to assess solid at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2023 59,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear subframe has been welded unable to assess solid at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,936 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 55,844 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,484 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 47,388 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 42,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 42,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Both front wiper smearing

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,788 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 35,788 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,697 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 21,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 20,953 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 19,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,927 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 21,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EO59 AFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 EO59 AFJ, 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 EO59 AFJ registered?

EO59 AFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is EO59 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 AFJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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