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MJ59 PDU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,252 mi
Last recorded164,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 164,252 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2024 164,251 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 158,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 148,420 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 148,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 137,207 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 137,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 123,741 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 119,240 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 119,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 113,491 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 113,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 113,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,482 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,999 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 47,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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 PDU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PDU, 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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MJ59 PDU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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