MOT Status
ValidMileage
242,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under body tray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY59 NEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FY59 NEJ, 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 FY59 NEJ registered?
FY59 NEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.
Is FY59 NEJ safe to buy?
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