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EO59 AEU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,099 mi
Last recorded132,099 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 AEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 132,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 132,097 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 129,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 125,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 125,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 119,378 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 113,283 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 113,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 106,456 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 106,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,041 miles

front and rear discs worn(front worst)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,369 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,754 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,754 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,221 miles

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

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

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

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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EO59 AEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EO59 AEU, 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 EO59 AEU registered?

EO59 AEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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