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JR59 PEP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,313 mi
Last recorded120,313 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR59 PEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Join (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 120,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge worn exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 105,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted during test. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,603 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,092 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,003 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,704 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 63,704 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,500 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,985 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,955 miles

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

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

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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JR59 PEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JR59 PEP, 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 JR59 PEP registered?

JR59 PEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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