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MJ59 PGE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,938 mi
Last recorded85,938 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 PGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 71,951 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,844 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,041 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 48,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 40,752 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 40,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 40,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 33,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,646 miles

All tyre deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 30,646 miles

All tyre deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 27,173 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,786 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 PGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PGE, 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 PGE registered?

MJ59 PGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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