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WJ59 FJY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

207,393 mi
Last recorded207,393 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 207,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges. Also cuts in tread all round tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 207,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges. Also cuts in tread all round tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 197,196 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023 197,190 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 189,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

unable to inspect brake pipes etc due to under shields

Fail 17 Oct 2022 189,136 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

unable to inspect brake pipes etc due to under shields

Pass 8 Oct 2021 177,213 miles

Nearside Front large sticker in windscreen

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 177,197 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper boots u/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front large sticker in windscreen

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 170,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2020 170,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2019 160,124 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 160,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe goes across to the nearside, this is where the pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp broken on front pipe.

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 148,064 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 141,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 12 Nov 2016 128,792 miles

Nearside Front n/s front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Front n/s front tyre wearing on outer

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 6 Nov 2015 117,057 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Nov 2015 117,057 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,024 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,092 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,092 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WJ59 FJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJ59 FJY, 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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WJ59 FJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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