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SJ59 AXX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,470 mi
Last recorded71,470 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 AXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 71,470 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 65,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 64,018 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mount corroded and split from frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 62,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at offside front flexi' hose & at nearside rear flexi' hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,340 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,386 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,840 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,592 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 54,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 46,363 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,788 miles

x1 of 2 nearside stop lights not working

Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,170 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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SJ59 AXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ59 AXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ59 AXX?

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What year was SJ59 AXX registered?

SJ59 AXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SJ59 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ59 AXX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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