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DG59 EHX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,454 mi
Last recorded163,454 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 EHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 163,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 158,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer position lamp not working

Fail 31 Jul 2024 158,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front outer position lamp not working

Pass 28 Jul 2023 149,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 149,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 141,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 133,717 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 126,120 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 126,052 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 126,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,205 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 122,205 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 122,081 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,848 miles

slight damage to sidewalls on front tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexy weak outer mesh starting too separate

Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2014 65,756 miles

O/S/R Tyre getting low

Rear pads 70-80% worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,082 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread.

offside front tyre slight wear edge of tread.225/40zr18y

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,089 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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DG59 EHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG59 EHX, 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 DG59 EHX registered?

DG59 EHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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