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CU59 MKE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,783 mi
Last recorded111,783 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 MKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 111,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,840 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 107,840 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing low and badly worn on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 101,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing low and badly worn on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,306 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 83,120 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 83,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,548 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,545 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,527 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,398 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CU59 MKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU59 MKE, 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 CU59 MKE registered?

CU59 MKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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