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HN59 XUB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,004 mi
Last recorded148,004 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 148,004 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 148,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working outer repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 144,079 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 143,410 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 111,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,002 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 100,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,008 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,121 miles

underneath tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,160 miles

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

underneath tray fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 61,160 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

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

underneath tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has stone chip damage in zone b but not in excess of 40 mm (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slightly distorted near bead section (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pipe rear slightly corroded

Rear rear pads wearing slightly thin

Pass 17 Jan 2015 51,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,285 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 XUB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN59 XUB, 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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HN59 XUB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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