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DU59 UTL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,319 mi
Last recorded96,319 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 UTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,319 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 89,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 89,988 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 79,875 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 77,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 73,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 67,604 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 67,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 59,807 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,745 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 40,745 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 32,206 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,797 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,558 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 17,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,948 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,643 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 UTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

DU59 UTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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