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CX59 UWN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

164,297 mi
Last recorded164,297 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 164,297 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

various vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2026 164,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

various vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2025 157,144 miles

Covers fitted to the underside and outer sills preventing a full inspection

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to test oil temperature for emissions test

Fail 23 Jul 2025 157,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Covers fitted to the underside and outer sills preventing a full inspection

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to test oil temperature for emissions test

Pass 25 Jul 2024 150,591 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 150,591 miles

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 144,969 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 144,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 139,665 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 134,731 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 134,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 131,403 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 131,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 126,235 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 121,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Dec 2017 121,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 115,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,023 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,349 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 47,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,364 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 UWN 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 60.9%.

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

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