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MK59 UKT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,452 mi
Last recorded168,452 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 UKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 168,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 [edges worn low]. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 168,439 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced [dipped beam] (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 [edges worn low]. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 166,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 153,060 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes have perished but no excessive movement found. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 153,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes have perished but no excessive movement found. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 128,565 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passed test (3.5.1g)

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

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

front park light not working

handbrake performance just passed test

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 1 Jul 2016 114,330 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just passed test (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Fail 27 Jun 2016 114,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from rear brakes

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just passed test (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

tempary repair made to exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,007 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 83,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,381 miles

nearside front tyre has small cuts on sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

Fail 13 Sep 2012 43,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre has small cuts on sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

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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MK59 UKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK59 UKT, 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 MK59 UKT registered?

MK59 UKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is MK59 UKT safe to buy?

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