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MK59 UYC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

173,226 mi
Last recorded173,226 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 UYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 173,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged lights not affected

Pass 30 Aug 2024 169,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged not affecting lights

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 169,009 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Light unit damaged (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged not affecting lights

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 156,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 156,572 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 138,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 120,001 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 115,668 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 115,667 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,759 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 108,758 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,254 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 98,254 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,152 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,858 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f track rod ends

under boby tray full legth of car

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,244 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 75,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,612 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 64,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 53,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wing liner damaged

o/s dipped beam bulb cover missing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wing liner damaged

o/s dipped beam bulb cover missing

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 UYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

MK59 UYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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