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HV59 VRK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,851 mi
Last recorded152,851 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 152,851 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 145,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 136,410 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 125,176 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 115,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,416 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 106,891 miles

front position lamps light output reduced

Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,335 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,392 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,267 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 68,438 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,519 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,928 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,928 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

near side rear tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,361 miles

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

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 VRK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

HV59 VRK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is HV59 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 VRK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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