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EY59 TJU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,163 mi
Last recorded79,163 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 TJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 79,163 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,681 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 75,681 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,258 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 53,076 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 49,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 48,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,833 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,893 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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EY59 TJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EY59 TJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY59 TJU registered?

EY59 TJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is EY59 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 TJU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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