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CU59 MUO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,287 mi
Last recorded135,287 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 MUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 135,287 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 135,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 118,598 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,477 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,264 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 112,264 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 104,139 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,714 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 92,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,803 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,506 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,677 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,677 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,030 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,922 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,755 miles

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 MUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 CU59 MUO, 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 MUO registered?

CU59 MUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is CU59 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 MUO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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