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SJ59 VRE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,324 mi
Last recorded101,324 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 VRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 101,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 98,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 93,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 93,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,836 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 28 Jan 2022 76,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,454 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,794 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2018 52,480 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,777 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,856 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,097 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 33,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,149 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 25,148 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VRE, 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 SJ59 VRE registered?

SJ59 VRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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