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MJ59 OZR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,021 mi
Last recorded154,021 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,021 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre tread depths on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

engine mil reset and stayed out during retest

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2022 154,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre tread depths on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,998 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to 3x child seats being fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2021 135,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear seat belts not tested due to 3x child seats being fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 92,933 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,613 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,620 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

stone chip in front screen

Fail 18 Nov 2014 53,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

stone chip in front screen

Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,082 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

metal object in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Nov 2012 34,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZR, 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 OZR registered?

MJ59 OZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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