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PJ59 XRY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,359 mi
Last recorded132,359 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 XRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 132,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 127,033 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 122,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,472 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 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 115,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear,s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 106,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/ZR17 95W X/L (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear,s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,378 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,089 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,862 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the shoulders inner and outer, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,118 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 71,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,436 miles

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

Offside Front low inner shoulder, 225/45/17

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEAR AND OFFSIDE

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 58,436 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front low inner shoulder, 225/45/17

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEAR AND OFFSIDE

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

covers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

Fail 5 Nov 2015 48,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

covers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,730 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,874 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 XRY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

PJ59 XRY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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