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DU59 CPV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,754 mi
Last recorded201,754 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 CPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 201,754 miles

Central Front Exhaust damage

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 201,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust damage

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 196,970 miles

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

Exhaust flexi slightly

Steering rack slight play in both rack ends

Fail 1 Feb 2024 196,964 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust flexi slightly

Steering rack slight play in both rack ends

Pass 7 Nov 2022 185,041 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 184,865 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 184,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 176,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake discs worn and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 176,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake discs worn and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 165,243 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 154,994 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 154,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure engine cover under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear lights faulty

tpms warning message displayed

Pass 17 Jul 2017 145,611 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Jul 2017 145,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 138,842 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 138,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2015 127,585 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and worn on edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,759 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,387 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,010 miles

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)

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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DU59 CPV 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 65%.

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 DU59 CPV, 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 DU59 CPV registered?

DU59 CPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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