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PJ59 HCL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,223 mi
Last recorded197,223 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 HCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 197,223 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 197,223 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 193,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 189,700 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 189,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 185,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 183,496 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 183,491 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall!245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 176,903 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 176,903 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 151,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre- wearing edges

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,630 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,035 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 97,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,673 miles

Nearside Rear nsr tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 71,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear nsr tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,048 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,279 miles

NOTE; n/s/f & o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges down to 3mm

nearside front tyre kerbed badly

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 HCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ59 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

PJ59 HCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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