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SN59 JFO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,958 mi
Last recorded137,958 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 JFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 137,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 126,443 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 114,788 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 114,788 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,923 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 95,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play border line pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear parking brake very weak just about working.

Pass 9 May 2018 78,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,858 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 45,689 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,038 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 34,036 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,166 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 23,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SN59 JFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SN59 JFO, 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 SN59 JFO registered?

SN59 JFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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