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GY59 PVX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,461 mi
Last recorded140,461 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 PVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2026 140,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2025 132,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 110,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged osr inner wall small deep cut/ split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 110,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ undertray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x 2 bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall + cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged osr inner wall small deep cut/ split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,663 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 93,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,501 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 86,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,968 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 64,326 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,614 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

nearside dipped headlamp beam image different from offside headlamp and light output different from offside headlamp

offside front tyre valve damaged

parking brake low efficiency

rear tyres worn to appx 3.0mm

Pass 4 May 2016 56,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 51,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 43,600 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 34,249 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,085 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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GY59 PVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 GY59 PVX, 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 GY59 PVX registered?

GY59 PVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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The MOT history for GY59 PVX 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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