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MJ59 PRV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 PRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 102,376 miles

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

Front undertray fitted obscuring other items

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 98,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 both sides boots deterioated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on wear indicators close to limit.225/45/R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 89,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,648 miles

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

Service due msg illuminated.

Fail 23 Oct 2021 81,562 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 71,737 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 71,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 62,845 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 61,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 56,235 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 56,235 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,750 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 43,750 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,602 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 30,447 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 PRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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