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MJ59 OXR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,504 mi
Last recorded145,504 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 OXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 145,504 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 145,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 125,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,638 miles

Rear bumper damage

Fail 22 Dec 2020 106,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper damage

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,465 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 80,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 29 May 2018 66,709 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 66,696 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 64,589 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 64,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,862 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 62,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2015 60,787 miles

emissions ok

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,759 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 52,759 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,864 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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MJ59 OXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ59 OXR, 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 MJ59 OXR registered?

MJ59 OXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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