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EY59 XHV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,409 mi
Last recorded59,409 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 59,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs heavy lipped and rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2026 59,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm upward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre's below limit 1mm ( continental 255/35/18) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs heavy lipped and rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2025 48,468 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 48,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 44,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 42,556 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 42,556 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))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 37,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 33,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 30,369 miles

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 13 Dec 2016 26,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,225 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 10,164 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 4,673 miles

no emissions results as vechile has a diesel particulate filter

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 XHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EY59 XHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY59 XHV registered?

EY59 XHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is EY59 XHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 XHV 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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