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OY59 XJJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,471 mi
Last recorded90,471 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 XJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,471 miles

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

Front undertray fitted unable to check some components

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 90,471 miles

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

Front undertray fitted unable to check some components

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,271 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2022 62,749 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,183 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND CRACKING

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 17 Sep 2020 59,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED / WORN

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND CRACKING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,982 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON THE EDGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,531 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,953 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,503 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,838 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 21,829 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,184 miles

n/s front tyre just legal

Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,492 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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OY59 XJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY59 XJJ, 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 OY59 XJJ registered?

OY59 XJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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