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MA59 VHC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,046 mi
Last recorded107,046 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 VHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 107,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 99,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 91,310 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,796 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,059 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 81,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 58,490 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,893 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement OIL RESIDUE. (6.1.D.1a)

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE FRONT/REAR BUMPER TRIMS.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear lipped slightly. (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 55,893 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing X1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement OIL RESIDUE. (6.1.D.1a)

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE FRONT/REAR BUMPER TRIMS.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear lipped slightly. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,453 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,290 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 28,288 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,910 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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MA59 VHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MA59 VHC, 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 MA59 VHC registered?

MA59 VHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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