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MF59 VEK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,535 mi
Last recorded83,535 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 VEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 83,535 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 83,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view to components.

Pass 23 Oct 2024 81,541 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 81,541 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 75,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 69,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 69,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,808 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material viewable in wheel arch area at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre showing age (sidewall cracking)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material viewable in wheel arch area at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,479 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 56,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlight a little bit dull

o/s/f tyre deep cut on sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2014 56,866 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlight a little bit dull

o/s/f tyre deep cut on sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSF tyer cut not to the core

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,769 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 35,769 miles

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

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

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 VEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF59 VEK registered?

MF59 VEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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