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CV59 ULR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,671 mi
Last recorded81,671 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 ULR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,671 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 81,671 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 64,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,817 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 52,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 50,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 46,758 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,668 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,105 miles

Child seat fitted.

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

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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CV59 ULR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

CV59 ULR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is CV59 ULR safe to buy?

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