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DV59 EFD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,687 mi
Last recorded176,687 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 EFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 176,687 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 176,687 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 173,065 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 148,259 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 148,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also smooth on outer edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also worn on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also worn smooth on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also worn on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,476 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,994 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2022 116,994 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2021 101,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 May 2021 101,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2020 87,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,848 miles

English heritage and national trust parking stickers within the swept area.

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt the foreword arm with the large compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,347 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,804 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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DV59 EFD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV59 EFD, 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 DV59 EFD registered?

DV59 EFD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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