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HV59 TZX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,933 mi
Last recorded152,933 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 TZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 152,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 143,090 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 143,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (dust cover also split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 122,751 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 122,751 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 122,736 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 122,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 121,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlight levelling link broken

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 114,598 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 114,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm ish and discs very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy very close to limit? (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres edges low but nearside inner edge very low close to going to cords

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2018 106,036 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres in centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm ish and discs very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy very close to limit? (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake discs very worn

both front tyres edges low but nearside inner edge very low close to going to cords

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 96,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded end of pipe by flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads on limit (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 85,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,637 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 71,637 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,337 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 57,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,858 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,235 miles

plastic outter sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

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 TZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV59 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

HV59 TZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is HV59 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 TZX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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