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FN59 EPJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,809 mi
Last recorded83,809 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 EPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 83,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,351 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,254 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,229 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 63,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,665 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,943 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 56,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,920 miles

cannot see condition of front and rear brake pipes behind inner wing covers,or cover running full length of car.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,400 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre bold on outer edges & slightly perished

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

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2016 38,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre bold on outer edges & slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,660 miles

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

O.s.f. tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,297 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,249 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,075 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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FN59 EPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FN59 EPJ, 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 FN59 EPJ registered?

FN59 EPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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