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MK59 UTY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

164,176 mi
Last recorded164,176 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 UTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 164,176 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 155,006 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 155,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 143,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Nearside of car to rear ,Trims covering full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 143,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 129,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,366 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F END PIPE TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F END PIPE TO FLEX HOSE >> NEW ADVISED (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR N/S (1.1.11 (c))

SERVICE OVERDUE 95 DAYS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S REAR 2.5mm >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,507 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,556 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 3 Sep 2019 99,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working morrior indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,154 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,225 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,879 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 UTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

MK59 UTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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