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HY59 JAN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,064 mi
Last recorded171,064 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 JAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 171,064 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals failing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 162,575 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 160,641 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 158,691 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 129,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 98,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,310 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,305 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 90,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced output low (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.31mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to ply on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,914 miles

all metal brake pipes covered with grease therefore limited inspection

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 84,909 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all metal brake pipes covered with grease therefore limited inspection

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 75,869 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

no output on emissions

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,836 miles

child seats fitted at rear

covers under vehicle

front brake discs wearing thin

rear pads wearing low

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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HY59 JAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY59 JAN, 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 HY59 JAN registered?

HY59 JAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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