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FL59 PNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,669 mi
Last recorded109,669 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 PNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,669 miles

ns suspension and mounting repairs covered in underseal unable to properly assess, but appears poor quality.

os rear suspension and mounting repairs covered in underseal unable to properly assess, but appears poor quality.

Pass 8 Dec 2022 105,835 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns and os suspension and mounting repairs covered in underseal unable to properly assess, but appears poor quality.

Fail 6 Dec 2022 105,835 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns and os suspension and mounting repairs covered in underseal unable to properly assess, but appears poor quality.

tpms inopperative

Fail 13 Oct 2022 105,778 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at suspension arm mounting point area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested rear lower suspension arm detaching from subframe. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension mounting point area badly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes along fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp cracked and detaching replace,exhaust has slight corrosion.

under guards fitted and has oil leak.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 100,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes/along fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

under guards fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 94,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,381 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 91,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,758 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,519 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,878 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,448 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 46,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,255 miles

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

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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FL59 PNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL59 PNJ, 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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FL59 PNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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