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MV59 RYU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,553 mi
Last recorded135,553 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 RYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 135,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 123,657 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2022 123,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,604 miles

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

emmision to clean

Pass 20 Sep 2018 101,049 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has damage to side wall

service light on

Fail 20 Sep 2018 101,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has damage to side wall

service light on

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,726 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel injector head seal leaking gases

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 54,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,717 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,813 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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MV59 RYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV59 RYU, 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 MV59 RYU registered?

MV59 RYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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