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DK59 GUC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,693 mi
Last recorded138,693 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 GUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 138,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-Rear pipes - obscured by under-tray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Slight (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-Rear pipes corroded at rear but obscured by under-tray - cannot fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 129,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-Rear pipes corroded at rear but obscured by under-tray - cannot fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy advise front to rear brake pipes x 2 at rear behind under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deterioating

under trays and floor covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components

Fail 25 Sep 2020 119,154 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy advise front to rear brake pipes x 2 at rear behind under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deterioating

under trays and floor covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components

Pass 6 Apr 2019 97,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively especially inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively especially inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine and undercover body covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside front and rear tyres worn uneven inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,843 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 73,843 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,425 miles

nearside front & rear tyre walls damaged

nearside front tyre worn smooth around edges & cut to chords

offside front tyre worn outer edge

play front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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DK59 GUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK59 GUC, 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 DK59 GUC registered?

DK59 GUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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