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MF59 PHX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,684 mi
Last recorded251,684 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 PHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 251,684 miles

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

Oil leak. Covers need removing and further inspection required

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2023 251,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak. Covers need removing and further inspection required

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2022 233,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml light intermittent

oil on undertray

slight wear noted in o/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 5 Nov 2021 209,912 miles

EML light intermittent

Hand brake cable mounting bracket insecure

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

Oil on under tray

Fail 5 Nov 2021 209,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML light intermittent

Hand brake cable mounting bracket insecure

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

Oil on under tray

Pass 20 Oct 2020 187,401 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake cable bracket insecure

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 187,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake cable bracket insecure

Off side rear handbrake low effort

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 170,914 miles

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

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

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

bonnet catch seized

slight wear noted in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Nov 2019 170,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch seized

slight wear noted in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 150,079 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 150,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 131,869 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2017 131,869 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Front and rear brake pads worn thin. All discs scored and lipped. REPAIRED

Nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2016 114,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r/ Brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Oct 2015 93,855 miles

eml on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,038 miles

o/s/f tyre warn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,539 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 PHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF59 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

MF59 PHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is MF59 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 PHX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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