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RJ59 LFN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,267 mi
Last recorded120,267 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 LFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 120,267 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,408 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn

Fail 22 Nov 2017 109,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn

Pass 29 Nov 2016 99,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped and worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 83,357 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 83,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smear screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 72,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smear screen

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,701 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 LFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RJ59 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

RJ59 LFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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