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HY59 VKH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,823 mi
Last recorded128,823 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,823 miles

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

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

rear under side corroded including rear sub frame area

Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,164 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 122,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

underside corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,383 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 102,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,788 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,397 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,275 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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HY59 VKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY59 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

HY59 VKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is HY59 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 VKH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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