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HV59 YBU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,042 mi
Last recorded97,042 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 YBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 97,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2025 88,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,196 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,680 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,029 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,807 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,947 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 58,293 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,906 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 YBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

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

Is HV59 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 YBU 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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