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PJ59 HCC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,071 mi
Last recorded77,071 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 HCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 77,071 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 74,441 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 68,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes are starting to corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,406 miles

metal brake pipes are starting to corroed

Fail 11 Nov 2022 67,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

metal brake pipes are starting to corroed

Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,978 miles

all metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

all suspension shockers are heavily corroded and suspension arms

corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2021 66,978 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

all suspension shockers are heavily corroded and suspension arms

corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,225 miles

Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 66,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,103 miles

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,103 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 57,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 22,641 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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PJ59 HCC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ59 HCC, 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 PJ59 HCC registered?

PJ59 HCC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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