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MX59 YKE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,049 mi
Last recorded147,049 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 YKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 147,049 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 134,430 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 124,998 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 117,301 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 117,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,348 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 110,348 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,239 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 98,239 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,584 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,715 miles

n/s washer jets inop

Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,792 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 45,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,263 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,567 miles

Both rear brake discs are very corroded

N/S/F Brake disc is very corroded

O/S/F Brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 38,567 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs are very corroded

N/S/F Brake disc is very corroded

O/S/F Brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,916 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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MX59 YKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MX59 YKE, 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 MX59 YKE registered?

MX59 YKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is MX59 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX59 YKE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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