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CV59 HNP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,001 mi
Last recorded132,001 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 HNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 132,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,157 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,028 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,099 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2022 105,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,247 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,174 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 89,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s handbrake effort low.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,359 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut slightly on outer wall

Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 94W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 94W XL (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 95W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 95W XL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 94W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 94W XL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 95W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 95W XL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,966 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,281 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,546 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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CV59 HNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV59 HNP, 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 CV59 HNP registered?

CV59 HNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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