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EA59 MWY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,272 mi
Last recorded134,272 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 MWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 134,272 miles

Front Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Offside & Nearside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 130,725 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 130,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen poss blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 127,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 123,844 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 123,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 120,770 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive belly tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 120,738 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear, and front to rear (nearside inner wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive belly tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,876 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 104,056 miles

Both front tyres cut on inner and outer walls, no cords exposed

Both front tyres perished 225/40/18

Front brake discs heavily worn

Near side front tyre low inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Off side rear tyre getting low

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,479 miles

Brake pad wear light on at time of test

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,182 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,922 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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EA59 MWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA59 MWY, 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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EA59 MWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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