MOT Status
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118,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements both side rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side rear (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working both side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened + cant see inner face off the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + cant see inner pad but feels low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + lipped+ cant see inner face off the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside parking lamps fault on dash
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + lipped+ cant see inner face off the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + cant see inner face off the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner 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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush worn down and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush worn down and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under tray fitted at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under tray fitted at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight damage to nearside corner of windscreen
slight wear in offside rear suspension bushes
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
slight damage to nearside corner of windscreen
slight wear in offside rear suspension bushes
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Unableto check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PN59 LEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 PN59 LEJ, 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 PN59 LEJ registered?
PN59 LEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.
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