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ST59 DJE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,241 mi
Last recorded86,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 DJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 86,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER UPPER WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 84,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 69,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,276 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 49,275 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 24 Apr 2019 44,735 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,303 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 39,303 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,785 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 32,742 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,419 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 26,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine cover fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 24,938 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 24,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,446 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 19,109 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ST59 DJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ST59 DJE, 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 ST59 DJE registered?

ST59 DJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is ST59 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 DJE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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