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LJ59 FDN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 FDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 129,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 123,829 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 116,311 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 109,406 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,168 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 103,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 94,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,388 miles

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

under cover/tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,723 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slighlty worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,464 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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LJ59 FDN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LJ59 FDN, 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 LJ59 FDN registered?

LJ59 FDN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is LJ59 FDN safe to buy?

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