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MK59 UWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,457 mi
Last recorded207,457 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 207,457 miles

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

front tyres slightly bald on the edges

oil leaks

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2019 207,457 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nailed (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front brake discs heavily lipped/worn

front tyres slightly bald on the edges

oil leaks

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 205,083 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 25 Mar 2017 202,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 198,456 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin currently on 1.5mm legal limit (3.5.1g)

front windscreen wipers smearing

oil leak

rear brake discs lipped/worn

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 192,806 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 192,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 146,041 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 146,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,133 miles

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

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

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 UWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

MK59 UWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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