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MK59 USE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,024 mi
Last recorded91,024 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 USE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 91,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,414 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,258 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 72,618 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 69,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,865 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,388 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 61,388 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 49,982 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear brake pads worn

rear tyre's worn excessively inner edge advice replacing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

strong advisory that the front inner brake pads are worn to limit and the discs are worn / lipped

top engine cover loose

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,882 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 21,882 miles

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

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

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 7 Jun 2013 30,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 USE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

MK59 USE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is MK59 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 USE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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