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HG59 DXY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,333 mi
Last recorded122,333 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 DXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 122,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 122,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,277 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 117,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 107,679 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 107,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 98,717 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,885 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,603 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth edges of raised tread

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,737 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,434 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front brake discs slightly worn

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,334 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,447 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,549 miles

engine light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,041 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,673 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn more on edges

nearside rear tyre perished and low on inner edge

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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HG59 DXY 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 HG59 DXY, 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 HG59 DXY registered?

HG59 DXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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