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CX58 VEV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 117,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 95,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 95,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 91,211 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,683 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 75,744 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,413 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 56,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,214 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 36,336 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,750 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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CX58 VEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 CX58 VEV, 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 CX58 VEV registered?

CX58 VEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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