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DU59 CSF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,901 mi
Last recorded158,901 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 158,901 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 158,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 152,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 142,897 miles

​Engine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 9 Jun 2023 131,555 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements 16 % 0 lock

Fail 9 Jun 2023 131,555 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements 16 % 0 lock

Pass 17 Jun 2022 116,255 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded on nearside by inner seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded on nearside by inner seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 112,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded on nearside by inner seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded on nearside by inner seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,458 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 102,458 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,923 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 75,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,775 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 35,781 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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DU59 CSF 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 DU59 CSF, 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 CSF registered?

DU59 CSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is DU59 CSF safe to buy?

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