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HN59 VTE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,884 mi
Last recorded90,884 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 VTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 84,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,189 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 78,944 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,847 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 67,486 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,754 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,183 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 47,971 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 39,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,126 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

two baby seats fitted at rear inspection limited

uneven wear on both rear tyres borderline

Pass 15 Jan 2013 20,246 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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HN59 VTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN59 VTE, 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 HN59 VTE registered?

HN59 VTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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