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CV59 XGU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,272 mi
Last recorded82,272 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 XGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 82,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 71,265 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 69,182 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,632 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,669 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,563 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,343 miles

Front wiper deteriorated but cleaning the windscreen sufficient(leaving a line on screen)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 57,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wiper deteriorated but cleaning the windscreen sufficient(leaving a line on screen)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor arm ball joint split but still preventing dirt ingress. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,493 miles

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 47,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,836 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,171 miles

Front wiper rubbers slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres slightly deteriorated and worn on edges

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,346 miles

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

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

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 XGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV59 XGU registered?

CV59 XGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is CV59 XGU safe to buy?

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