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EO59 UTM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,780 mi
Last recorded71,780 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 UTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 66,916 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,434 miles

nearside front inner edge tyre wearing close to legal limit & slight damages on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,602 miles

Tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge, nearside front

Pass 30 Dec 2019 48,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing otter sidewall and wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,324 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside & offside on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 45,322 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside & offside on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 41,661 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 38,951 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,809 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 32,373 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 32,373 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,862 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 UTM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc 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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

EO59 UTM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EO59 UTM 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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