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MJ59 PAO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,823 mi
Last recorded87,823 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 PAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts worn heavily (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering noisy / rough

Fail 20 Jan 2026 87,823 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts worn heavily (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering noisy / rough

Fail 18 Dec 2025 87,278 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working both bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 75,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,066 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 71,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes seen from underside of vehicle at forward lower wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Sep 2022 62,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes seen from underside of vehicle at forward lower wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,766 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,801 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,492 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 36,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,677 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 31,669 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,080 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 28,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,126 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 PAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

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

Is MJ59 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ59 PAO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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