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VN59 CLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,329 mi
Last recorded139,329 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 139,329 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 139,328 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 137,842 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 126,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 107,633 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 107,633 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,381 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 84,101 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,462 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 72,449 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,469 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 58,464 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has some light damage

all round tyre valves perished

exhaust emissions too clean to register on smokemeter

Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,388 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 48,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,708 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 39,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,547 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 38,543 miles

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.

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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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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What year was VN59 CLJ registered?

VN59 CLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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