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HV59 VRU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 VRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 138,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 138,298 miles

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

Nearside Front broken fog lamp sharp glass

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp is broken one of the mounts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat on pre-check and been driven flat there is sidewall damage (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy scrapping noise when wheel rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 138,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front broken fog lamp sharp glass

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat on pre-check and been driven flat there is sidewall damage (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy scrapping noise when wheel rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,633 miles

Damage to front of vehicle.

Nearside Front Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked.

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 126,633 miles

Damage to front of vehicle.

Nearside Front Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked.

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light bulb. (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,710 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 110,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,631 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 58,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,272 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 VRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

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

Is HV59 VRU safe to buy?

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