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MK59 UUN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,974 mi
Last recorded94,974 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 UUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 94,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 94,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 84,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 84,136 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 77,716 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Coupling starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Torque arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 77,716 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Coupling starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Torque arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,677 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 64,330 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 64,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 55,885 miles

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

both front brake pipes rusty

offside rear brake pipe at flexi brake hose rusty

Fail 29 May 2019 55,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear behind trim at end of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes at both flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 49,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 44,063 miles

Front tyres cut deep, but no visible signs of cord or ply at time of test.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 41,071 miles

Front tyres cut, but no visible signs of cord or canvas.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 38,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 35,010 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,845 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

lips on front brake discs

osr tyre puncture

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 UUN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUN, 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 UUN registered?

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

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