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MK59 UUA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,739 mi
Last recorded165,739 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 165,739 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 160,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 160,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 160,328 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 154,249 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 154,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 142,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,575 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 123,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 108,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 96,912 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,323 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,710 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,452 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 67,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,294 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 UUA 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 61.1%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

MK59 UUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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