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EK59 XNC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,827 mi
Last recorded181,827 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 XNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 181,827 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 181,827 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 164,245 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 145,695 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,529 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 110,307 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 110,307 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,381 miles

Offside Front outer tyre worn

front and rear brake disks have surface rust on them

front and rear brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s+o/s rear tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2015 81,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2014 76,012 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seatbelts not fully tested.

front tyres badly worn on edges.

Fail 27 Dec 2014 76,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seatbelts not fully tested.

front tyres badly worn on edges.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,705 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,705 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 45,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,679 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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EK59 XNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK59 XNC, 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 EK59 XNC registered?

EK59 XNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is EK59 XNC safe to buy?

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