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HK59 CMX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,311 mi
Last recorded160,311 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 CMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 160,311 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres devoid of tread on inner edges and main tread 2mm left on rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 160,291 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front too rear under tray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres devoid of tread on inner edges and main tread 2mm left on rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 153,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 153,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 144,165 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 144,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 136,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 136,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 122,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,473 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES..FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN/LIPPED EDGES AND ALL PADS GETTING LOW..

Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,025 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HK59 CMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK59 CMX, 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 HK59 CMX registered?

HK59 CMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is HK59 CMX safe to buy?

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