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SE59 JJZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,547 mi
Last recorded117,547 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE59 JJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 117,547 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 117,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,536 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 112,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 107,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,081 miles

Front Inner brake pads low

Offside Front Lower link dust cover perishing

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jul 2023 105,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner brake pads low

Offside Front Lower link dust cover perishing

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,219 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft seal weeping

Fail 4 Jul 2022 97,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper side lamp not working

Nearside Rear driveshaft seal weeping

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,261 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,755 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,422 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipers smearing

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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SE59 JJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SE59 JJZ, 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 SE59 JJZ registered?

SE59 JJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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