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MF59 PJJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,826 mi
Last recorded151,826 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 PJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 151,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 151,826 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear forward small link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 138,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Middle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 138,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Middle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 132,810 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 132,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,550 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 116,547 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,926 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 103,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 103,861 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front boost hose split

Pass 5 Nov 2019 93,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,743 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,730 miles

front tyres outer sidewalls cut

Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,838 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,595 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 16,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MF59 PJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF59 PJJ, 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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MF59 PJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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