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EO59 HBC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,627 mi
Last recorded101,627 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,111 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,936 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,479 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,200 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 49,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,435 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,523 miles

both wiper blades worn

under trays and floor pan covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 3 Dec 2015 26,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

under trays and floor pan covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,229 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,653 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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,469 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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EO59 HBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EO59 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

EO59 HBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is EO59 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 HBC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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