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PE59 VXL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,196 mi
Last recorded79,196 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 VXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 79,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,121 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,854 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,211 miles

Some perishing- offside tyres

Offside rear tyre getting low on treads; Nearside rear similar

Fail 22 Feb 2018 54,211 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear tyre getting low on treads; Nearside rear similar

Some perishing- offside tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,710 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,080 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,033 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,897 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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PE59 VXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PE59 VXL, 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 PE59 VXL registered?

PE59 VXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is PE59 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE59 VXL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE59 VXL have outstanding finance?

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