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LJ59 JDF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,246 mi
Last recorded144,246 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 144,246 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 144,246 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 144,189 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,081 miles

front brake pipes covered in grease or other material

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 23 Nov 2021 129,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front brake pipes covered in grease or other material

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,811 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing - both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pipes & ferrules covered in grease or other material

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 25 Nov 2020 113,810 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn not braking on full surface - inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing - both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pipes & ferrules covered in grease or other material

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to check underside and outer sills due to covers

Pass 27 Nov 2017 71,741 miles

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 27 Nov 2017 71,737 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,401 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 58,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 58,396 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,836 miles

Front both tyres wearing on both edges

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2014 44,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,957 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,280 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 JDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

LJ59 JDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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