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DE59 PYT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,788 mi
Last recorded120,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 PYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 120,788 miles

exhaust blowing flexi section area

Fail 20 Jan 2025 120,784 miles

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

exhaust blowing flexi section area

Pass 1 Feb 2024 116,780 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 116,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 113,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 113,225 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Left to Right at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 100,412 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,587 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2020 72,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2019 63,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,284 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,059 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,830 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage/cuts to outer sidewall & tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,119 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,586 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r and centre rear, unable to inspect seat belts

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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DE59 PYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE59 PYT, 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 DE59 PYT registered?

DE59 PYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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