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MV59 RZC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,807 mi
Last recorded106,807 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 RZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 106,807 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 103,939 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre on inner side wall not exposing inner cords.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges.

Fail 22 Oct 2025 103,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre on inner side wall not exposing inner cords.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges.

Pass 27 Nov 2024 96,174 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 96,174 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 96,174 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 88,235 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to offside front and both rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Dec 2023 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres void of tread on inner edges

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to offside front and both rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Dec 2022 77,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,298 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Plastic jacking point missing

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,679 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,190 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 47,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,360 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,179 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,227 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,267 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 20,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MV59 RZC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV59 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

MV59 RZC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is MV59 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV59 RZC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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