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MK59 UVT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,301 mi
Last recorded153,301 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 153,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 141,744 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side STRONGLY ADVICE TO CHANGE JUST WITH IN LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 127,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 117,258 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,889 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted as standard

Fail 28 Nov 2016 84,395 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted as standard

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,783 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,017 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,904 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 UVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

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

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