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FJ59 KNP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,448 mi
Last recorded74,448 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 KNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brakes noisy on test

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,260 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 73,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,609 miles

centre box has corroded welds at joints in and out of box will start leaking soon

Fail 20 Aug 2019 65,602 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes from flexi and along the floor (1.1.11 (c))

centre box has corroded welds at joints in and out of box will start leaking soon

centre joint on exhaust corroded and bolt has come out

exhaust leak at joint to back box

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,379 miles

Plastic Covers Underside, covering Suspension Items Also

Pass 17 Apr 2017 52,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,339 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,139 miles

slight buckle nsf alloy wheel

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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FJ59 KNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FJ59 KNP, 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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FJ59 KNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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