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MT59 MBO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,665 mi
Last recorded103,665 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 103,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 103,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,547 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 93,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 89,280 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2021 89,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advice keep eye on o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,424 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 81,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,161 miles

Nearside Front Camber arm ball joint dust cover unbonding.

Fail 20 Dec 2018 72,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Camber arm ball joint dust cover unbonding.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,889 miles

Nearside Front tyre balding on outside edge of tread

Offside Front tyre balding on outside edge of tread

Pass 29 Dec 2016 56,673 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 56,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 56,672 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 46,809 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,464 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 28,499 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,779 miles

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

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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MT59 MBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol 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 MT59 MBO, 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 MT59 MBO registered?

MT59 MBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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