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MF59 PGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,637 mi
Last recorded136,637 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 PGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 136,637 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 133,218 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 132,055 miles

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 124,553 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 124,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255x35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255x35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 116,712 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 116,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

gearbox rear mounting worn

Pass 19 Aug 2021 107,666 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near unions to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at front of nearside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,393 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge,still legal.

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,901 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 76,901 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,792 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,402 miles

nearside front inner side light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,392 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,088 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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MF59 PGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF59 PGZ, 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 MF59 PGZ registered?

MF59 PGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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