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FJ59 PHK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,336 mi
Last recorded106,336 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 106,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 85,777 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,807 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 50,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 49,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate is heavily corroded and slightly scraping disc

some heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components in places

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing slightly low

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

some plastic is melted onto center exhaust section

underbody trays are fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,504 miles

slight surface corrosion to rear underbody / chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2018 35,476 miles

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

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

some judder front brakes

Pass 17 Nov 2017 30,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,405 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,681 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,452 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 PHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

FJ59 PHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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