MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative hid limps fitted but no washers (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail wrong part used (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55/16 and 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre is wearing out on inner edges
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyres (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/R18 - 92Y (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyres (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has some light damage
all round tyre valves perished
exhaust emissions too clean to register on smokemeter
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front tyre side wall has slight damage
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front tyre side wall has slight damage
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN59 CLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VN59 CLJ, 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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VN59 CLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2009.
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