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HG59 DYB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,907 mi
Last recorded184,907 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 DYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 184,907 miles

Engine mounts worn x2

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (n/s and o/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (n/s and o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (n/s and o/s inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 184,907 miles

Engine mounts worn x2

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (n/s and o/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (n/s and o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (n/s and o/s inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 173,875 miles

ENGINE MOUNTS WORN X2

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 173,875 miles

ENGINE MOUNTS WORN X2

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction THROTTLE VALVE (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 154,870 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 154,870 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 132,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 132,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,826 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 111,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 101,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 101,355 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,328 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 31,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,125 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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HG59 DYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 HG59 DYB, 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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HG59 DYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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