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RJ59 CXR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,205 mi
Last recorded102,205 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 CXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 102,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,969 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,616 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,602 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,603 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,444 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,899 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,311 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 60,308 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,079 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer not working

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

brake pad warning light on

bulb warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,288 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,252 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,394 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 27,394 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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RJ59 CXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RJ59 CXR, 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 RJ59 CXR registered?

RJ59 CXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is RJ59 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 CXR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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