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MA59 DJZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,739 mi
Last recorded140,739 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 DJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 140,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 140,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 130,322 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 118,629 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,917 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 96,172 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 87,214 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2020 80,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 80,883 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,278 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 44,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,419 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking between tread

offside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,506 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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MA59 DJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MA59 DJZ, 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 MA59 DJZ registered?

MA59 DJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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