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MJ59 PNY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,826 mi
Last recorded176,826 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 PNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 176,826 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 176,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 126,243 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

oil on undertray

Fail 28 Jul 2020 126,089 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

oil on undertray

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,108 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2017 100,468 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,468 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 64,202 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 64,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,154 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 24,154 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 PNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PNY, 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 PNY registered?

MJ59 PNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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