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CE59 RFF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,831 mi
Last recorded141,831 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 RFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 141,831 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure backbox

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 141,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsr control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsr front lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsr front upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osr front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osr front upper bush (5.3.4 (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 Rear exhaust heat shield insecure backbox

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 129,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 116,656 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 116,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,116 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,801 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,799 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 89,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 78,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,013 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts,inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts badly worn on inner sholders,no cords xpos at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,660 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,818 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 56,818 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,388 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,484 miles

front brake discs and pads are low

rear brake pads are low

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,379 miles

both front brake pipes are covered in grease and cannot be fully assessed.

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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CE59 RFF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 CE59 RFF, 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 CE59 RFF registered?

CE59 RFF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is CE59 RFF safe to buy?

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