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MJ59 PGU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,100 mi
Last recorded132,100 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 PGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,569cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 132,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2024 115,838 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 13 May 2024 115,838 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 108,226 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 108,226 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 101,150 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 101,150 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 94,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 94,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,068 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 87,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,654 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,654 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,387 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 62,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,529 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 51,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,565 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,510 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 PGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,569cc petrol 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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

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

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