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OE59 XNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,166 mi
Last recorded169,166 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE59 XNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 169,166 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 169,155 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 161,394 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 161,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 143,107 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 143,101 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 121,406 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 121,406 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,080 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 24 Jun 2021 92,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear one. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Jul 2020 85,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 79,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,126 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges slightly worn and perishing.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre edges slightly worn.

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn and perishing.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,882 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges, cracked and perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 30,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,377 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)

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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OE59 XNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE59 XNJ, 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 OE59 XNJ registered?

OE59 XNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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