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HJ59 YNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,611 mi
Last recorded57,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 57,611 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 54,686 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 51,502 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 49,588 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 47,231 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole and crack n/s subframe at arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F tyre sidewall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R tyre sidewall perished and cracking, also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S/R upper and inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R tyre sidewall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 46,739 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,893 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,014 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,115 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished very badly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished very badly

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,594 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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HJ59 YNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HJ59 YNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ59 YNZ registered?

HJ59 YNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ59 YNZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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