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EX59 UCY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,623 mi
Last recorded108,623 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 UCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 108,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 108,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,834 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 101,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 93,537 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 93,537 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 82,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by trail arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,578 miles

advise having tracking checked

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to near side front bumper and inner arch cover

off side front jacking point missing and sill cover damaged

off side number plate light not working

off side rear brake pipe starting to corrode above rear axle

very slight play in both front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise having tracking checked

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to near side front bumper and inner arch cover

off side front jacking point missing and sill cover damaged

off side number plate light not working

off side rear brake pipe starting to corrode above rear axle

very slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,316 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,685 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,214 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,805 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 49,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,216 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 41,199 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,864 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 25,459 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 18,454 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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EX59 UCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX59 UCY, 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 EX59 UCY registered?

EX59 UCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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