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FJ59 EXE

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,473 mi
Last recorded156,473 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 EXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 156,473 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 147,584 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 147,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2021 139,292 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 139,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 113,543 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 113,539 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,858 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 56,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 23,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,520 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 19,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre bold on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FJ59 EXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ59 EXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ59 EXE registered?

FJ59 EXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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