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ML59 ELU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,055 mi
Last recorded141,055 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 141,055 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,775 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 120,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,918 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 92,169 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 92,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 85,583 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2017 80,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 80,432 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 72,058 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,064 miles

front brake discs are badly worn and lipped

nearside front fog light is inoperative

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,922 miles

both sides front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,331 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 42,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ML59 ELU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML59 ELU, 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 ML59 ELU registered?

ML59 ELU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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