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MF59 PHZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,111 mi
Last recorded152,111 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 PHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 152,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 150,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear ( rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti roll bar linkage rubbing on caliper

Fail 11 Oct 2023 150,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear ( rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear ( rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti roll bar linkage rubbing on caliper

Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,119 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 138,119 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 120,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,661 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 86,150 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,874 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 78,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,577 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 57,973 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Fail 4 Oct 2014 52,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 52,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,469 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 43,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,365 miles

No Emissions Detected

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 PHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

MF59 PHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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