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CX59 UWM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

258,213 mi
Last recorded258,213 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 UWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 258,213 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 53,245 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 53,245 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 224,766 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 224,766 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil level low topped up.

Pass 7 Mar 2023 200,293 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 200,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 163,764 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 163,764 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 123,035 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 122,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 107,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,122 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front right hand parking light fault lamp on

Rear suspension bushes worn

low washer fluid lamp in

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 102,122 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front right hand parking light fault lamp on

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

Rear suspension bushes worn

low washer fluid lamp in

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,639 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear can not fully see brake pads

brake ferrules corroded and deteriorated

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,815 miles

emmisions to clean to obtain a reading

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2016 78,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides --at limit (4.1.E.1)

can not fully see rear coil springs

emissions to clean for print out 0.02

plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 78,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides --at limit (4.1.E.1)

can not fully see rear coil springs

emissions to clean for print out 0.02

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,045 miles

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

Front brakes may require repair work carred out as there is an inballance of 34%

can not fully see rear brake discs or pads

can not fully see rear coil springs

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

emissions to clean for print out 0.06

engine covers fitted can not see some componants

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted can not see some componants

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,162 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

can not fully see rear brake pads

can not give emissions test sheet to them being low ie 0.03

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 59,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

can not fully see rear brake pads

can not give emissions test sheet to them being low ie 0.03

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,951 miles

Front brake pads wearing .

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,665 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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CX59 UWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CX59 UWM, 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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CX59 UWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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