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PF59 VGP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,469 mi
Last recorded105,469 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 VGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 105,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosions within all prescibed areas under the vehicle

Fail 29 May 2026 105,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosions within all prescibed areas under the vehicle

Pass 31 May 2025 103,890 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 31 May 2025 103,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 3 Jun 2024 102,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 93,888 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 93,888 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 93,549 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also slightly lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 6 Jun 2022 84,536 miles

all brake discs have surface rust

Fail 31 May 2022 84,536 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake discs have surface rust

Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,999 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 79,998 miles

Nearside Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative Malfunction illuminated on dash (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.35.18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 70,610 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 70,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 61,691 miles

Both front and near side rear tyres, inner sidewalks are splitting.

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Front arm, front large bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle,mobs curing the view of brake pipes etc.

Pass 15 May 2018 51,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2018 51,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 46,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cracks on the outer side wall

Rear Brake pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,929 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,468 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 20,468 miles

Nearside Rear 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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PF59 VGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PF59 VGP, 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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PF59 VGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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