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MJ59 PTO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 97,280 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 97,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 95,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,142 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 90,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (front-Rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 81,260 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 81,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,919 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,973 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres all so cuts in tread and starting to misshape (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,827 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

slight cuts in both rear tyres tread

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,396 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Fail 2 Apr 2015 53,396 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,284 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Fail 8 Apr 2014 46,284 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,704 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 PTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

MJ59 PTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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