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HX59 HYL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,384 mi
Last recorded163,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX59 HYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 163,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm. Tyre size 245/70/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3.5mm. Tyre size 245/70/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 163,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm. Tyre size 245/70/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3.5mm. Tyre size 245/70/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 154,115 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 154,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,021 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 126,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 115,471 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 115,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. Tyre size 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 105,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. Tyre size 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,933 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,575 miles

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

Offside Dipped beam lamp appears slightly dim

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,401 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,157 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 70,157 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,409 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 52,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres low

Fail 11 Mar 2013 29,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,875 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HX59 HYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HX59 HYL, 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 HX59 HYL registered?

HX59 HYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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