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MK59 USG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,809 mi
Last recorded143,809 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 143,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 132,660 miles

emissions to clean to register 0.10

Pass 24 Nov 2022 127,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,920 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Nov 2020 119,494 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 106,498 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 98,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 89,904 miles

Boot lid slightly insecure

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 80,060 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 67,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 21 May 2015 67,006 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 12 May 2014 54,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 39,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,376 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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MK59 USG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

MK59 USG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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