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LJ59 JCY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 106,957 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 106,486 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 97,761 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,580 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 96,747 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 96,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,316 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,911 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,097 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,219 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,853 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 53,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,849 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 43,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 33,584 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 JCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LJ59 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

LJ59 JCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is LJ59 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ59 JCY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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