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HV59 MVK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,326 mi
Last recorded37,326 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 MVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 37,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 34,907 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 32,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 27,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 25,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 24,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 23,131 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,555 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 21,700 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,269 miles

engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 12,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,451 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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HV59 MVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

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

Is HV59 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 MVK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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