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EA59 MXT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,081 mi
Last recorded92,081 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 MXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 92,081 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 92,081 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 89,182 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just under 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Dec 2023 84,819 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 1 Dec 2023 84,819 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Jan 2023 80,004 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,757 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,564 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Plastic trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 65,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,826 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,826 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 50,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 50,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bumper damaged no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,709 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 43,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,072 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 21,072 miles

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

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 MXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA59 MXT, 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 EA59 MXT registered?

EA59 MXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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