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MJ59 OZW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,769 mi
Last recorded112,769 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 OZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 112,769 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of metal brake pipes etc

Pass 12 Feb 2025 109,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 21 Feb 2024 108,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,018 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs wearing and corroding

slight judder front brakes

surface corrosion rear springs,subframe

Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,846 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 96,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the shock absorber, & under the under tray. Attention soon. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear level link seizing, attention soon.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,135 miles

emissions close to limit

Fail 24 Jan 2020 87,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake also slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2019 74,962 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 65,296 miles

Nearside Rear level link seized, attention soon.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,878 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 47,909 miles

handbrake effort low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2015 41,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

inner sidewalls of front tyres have splits close to cords

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,709 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 OZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OZW, 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 OZW registered?

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

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