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FJ59 NTY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,594 mi
Last recorded150,594 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 NTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 150,594 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 150,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 133,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 129,003 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 129,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,737 miles

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

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,731 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 117,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken fixings (4.1.1 (c))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,791 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 114,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 109,279 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp adjuster needs attention

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 97,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,041 miles

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

offside front headlamp damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2015 70,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Oct 2014 56,311 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,193 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 26,762 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 NTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NTY, 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 FJ59 NTY registered?

FJ59 NTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ59 NTY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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