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DV59 MYL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,363 mi
Last recorded98,363 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 MYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 98,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 94,401 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,315 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,141 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 88,141 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,090 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake just met 16%

under cover fitted can not see brake pips

Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,433 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front tyre worn/cracking, wearing on inner & outer edges.

Offside Rear tyre worn, wearing on inner & outer edges of tread.

Rear offside & nearside brake pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 72,480 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,916 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn, wearing on edges of tread.

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

Offside front tyre worn/cracking, wearing on inner edge of tread.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 63,196 miles

Nearside front tyre worn.

Offside & nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Rear tyres, slight wearing on inner edges.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside & nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 55,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,095 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,795 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking across side wall edge and tread

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,808 miles

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

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

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

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 MYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

DV59 MYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is DV59 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 MYL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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