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DU59 UTF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

213,818 mi
Last recorded213,818 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 213,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 213,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 201,894 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 201,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp in op. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 184,718 miles

Front wiper blades yellow sticker

right number plate bulb inoperative -left one is working

Fail 23 Sep 2021 184,716 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front wiper blades yellow sticker

right number plate bulb inoperative -left one is working

Pass 2 Oct 2020 167,951 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak from powertrain area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 1 Oct 2020 167,950 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak from powertrain area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 142,274 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing excessively on edges and nearing legal limit, 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing excessively on edges and nearing legal limit, 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Vibration from engine when revving, advise further investigation.

Fail 19 Sep 2019 142,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing on screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing on screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing excessively on edges and nearing legal limit, 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing excessively on edges and nearing legal limit, 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Vibration from engine when revving, advise further investigation.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 121,001 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,461 miles

Front grille broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test decors from interior mirror ()

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear rear bumper damaged

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 19 Sep 2017 110,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Front grille broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test decors from interior mirror ()

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear rear bumper damaged

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,901 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder-225-45-17 w

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder-245 40 17 w

Rear brake pads are 90 % worn

front lower grill damaged

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

slight play in front lower castor arm main bushes

slight play in front wheel bearings

under trays and engine covers fitted -full inspection not possible

Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect beam pattern poor due to reduced output (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder-225-45-17 w

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder-245 40 17 w

Rear brake pads are 90 % worn

front lower grill damaged

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

slight play in front lower castor arm main bushes

slight play in front wheel bearings

under trays and engine covers fitted -full inspection not possible

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,522 miles

Engine cover fitted- unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At N/S/R arch liner area. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi union. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At N/S/R arch liner area. (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted- unable to fully inspect.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads are 80% worn

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nsr wheel tight to rotate by hand

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 59,313 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre has splits in the sidewalls,although not deep enough to reach ply/chords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nsr wheel tight to rotate by hand

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DU59 UTF, 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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DU59 UTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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The MOT history for DU59 UTF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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