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EY59 UVD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,762 mi
Last recorded128,762 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 UVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 128,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 128,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,606 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,359 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 116,358 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,424 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 104,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,204 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,929 miles

slight damage to passangers mirror glass

Fail 29 Sep 2020 99,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

slight damage to passangers mirror glass

Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,208 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nsf/osf/nsr Tyres all have sidewall damage.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,749 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,070 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn inner edges cord exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn inner edges cord exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,910 miles

Nearside front tyre has sidewall cut

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,910 miles

Nearside front tyre has sidewall cut

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,495 miles

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)

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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EY59 UVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 EY59 UVD, 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 EY59 UVD registered?

EY59 UVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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