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HV59 MVG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,614 mi
Last recorded130,614 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 MVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 130,614 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 122,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2024 119,205 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2024 119,205 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2024 119,185 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 105,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,368 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 102,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,848 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 92,464 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,245 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn & Pitted

Rear Both Tyres On Legal Limit

Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,795 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.62mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn/bald edges plus cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,922 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

offside front tyre 3.34mm and worn/bald inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,260 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,359 miles

front tyres worn on edges tyre side walls starting to split

Fail 3 Sep 2012 17,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges tyre side walls starting to split

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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HV59 MVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV59 MVG, 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 HV59 MVG registered?

HV59 MVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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