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FH59 MDY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,859 mi
Last recorded161,859 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH59 MDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 161,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 161,853 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 153,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 153,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 144,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 144,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,935 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lenses damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on the inside side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear diffuser missing.

Fail 18 Jan 2023 135,932 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light lenses damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on the inside side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear diffuser missing.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper loose n/s and o/s.

Slight engine oil leak.

Under trays and engine cover fitted some items not visible for test.

n/s f fog light lens damaged.

Fail 11 Jan 2022 128,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Binding . (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn low inside and outside edges.Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper loose n/s and o/s.

Slight engine oil leak.

Under trays and engine cover fitted some items not visible for test.

n/s f fog light lens damaged.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 121,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 110,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,018 miles

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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FH59 MDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH59 MDY, 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 FH59 MDY registered?

FH59 MDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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