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PK59 CVF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,391 mi
Last recorded98,391 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 CVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 98,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear lower radius arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,459 miles

offside rear parking brake slightly down on effort

offside rear trailing arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corroding and greased unable to inspect behind covers - recommend inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,272 miles

front + rear brake pipes previously greased in places

o/s/r parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,432 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 79,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,175 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 60,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 50,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2015 42,300 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 May 2014 35,781 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 20,834 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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PK59 CVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PK59 CVF, 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 PK59 CVF registered?

PK59 CVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is PK59 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK59 CVF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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