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CX59 UWR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,708 mi
Last recorded133,708 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 133,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 133,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 126,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 126,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 113,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,809 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,515 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 93,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush left arm back bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,622 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 73,622 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 56,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,764 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 UWR 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 68.8%.

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 UWR, 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 CX59 UWR registered?

CX59 UWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is CX59 UWR safe to buy?

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