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MJ59 OYC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,198 mi
Last recorded78,198 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 OYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 78,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 78,185 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 74,347 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 70,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 68,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted recommend attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working / front fog lamps not working

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding slightly

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

windscreen washer aim poor

Fail 22 Sep 2021 65,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted recommend attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working / front fog lamps not working

Nearside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding slightly

Offside dipped beam affected by another lamp recommend attention

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

windscreen washer aim poor

Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 62,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 60,848 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,178 miles

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

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 3 Oct 2016 55,178 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,900 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,995 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 33,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,991 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 OYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MJ59 OYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ59 OYC registered?

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

Is MJ59 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ59 OYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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