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FJ59 NWF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,855 mi
Last recorded123,855 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 123,855 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened front lower rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,532 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 106,770 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,908 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,130 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,130 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,650 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 54,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,591 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,591 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 NWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NWF, 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 NWF registered?

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

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