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EO59 VXG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,825 mi
Last recorded69,825 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 VXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 69,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf,osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 59,428 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 59,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 52,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 52,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,928 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 47,921 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 41,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear bumper trim adrift

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,436 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,049 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 28,049 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,070 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,326 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 VXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

EO59 VXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is EO59 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 VXG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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