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MK59 ULV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,282 mi
Last recorded143,282 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 ULV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 143,282 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 143,282 miles

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

Position lamp not working front & back (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 138,058 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 138,057 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,362 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 128,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front, o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 76,789 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 125,235 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,822 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle Under Sealed

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,420 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Vehicle Under Sealed

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 98,418 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked through center (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,677 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 36,852 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,390 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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MK59 ULV 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 MK59 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

MK59 ULV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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