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FJ59 NNR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,142 mi
Last recorded144,142 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 144,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 141,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 135,668 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 135,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Body component likely to become detached Heat shields X2 (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres are different size to rears

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 123,469 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,001 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,208 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake slight low effort

Nearside repeater appears to have slight output reduced

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2019 89,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 83,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 72,628 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight wear lip on rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,802 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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FJ59 NNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FJ59 NNR, 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 FJ59 NNR registered?

FJ59 NNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is FJ59 NNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ59 NNR 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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