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MA59 VHK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,573 mi
Last recorded85,573 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 VHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,573 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,501 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 Sep 2019 82,627 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 82,627 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,740 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

alternator belt fraying and coming off pulleys.

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

offside and nearside rear,inner side lights dull.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 58,974 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

alternator belt fraying and coming off pulleys.

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

offside and nearside rear,inner side lights dull.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 45,794 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,794 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 VHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

MA59 VHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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