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HV59 UKL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,705 mi
Last recorded131,705 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 131,705 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 117,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,656 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 111,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,332 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,157 miles

MIL lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has some sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has some sidewall damage

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2017 89,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

MIL lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has some sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has some sidewall damage

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,427 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 81,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some wear in both front brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,881 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 UKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

HV59 UKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HV59 UKL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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