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PE59 VVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,944 mi
Last recorded174,944 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 VVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 174,944 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surface of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2025 169,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front discs are slightly pitted

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 169,779 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front discs are slightly pitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing dust cover is missing

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 163,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2024 163,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2023 158,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 158,630 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 144,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald and close to exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield missing. unlikely to be a risk of fire.

Fail 1 Dec 2021 144,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald and close to exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield missing. unlikely to be a risk of fire.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 133,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 125,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 125,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,859 miles

Front Lower Undertrays fitted preventing a proper inspection of steering and suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 114,782 miles

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

Front Lower Undertrays fitted preventing a proper inspection of steering and suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear trailing arms covered.

engine bay cover. obscuring some components.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under vehicle cover obscuring components.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 103,554 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear trailing arms covered.

engine bay cover. obscuring some components.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under vehicle cover obscuring components.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit now fitted to nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 93,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit now fitted to nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,108 miles

engine bay cover fitted.

under vehicle covers fitted. obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,865 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 65,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,147 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PE59 VVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PE59 VVZ, 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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PE59 VVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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