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PK59 CVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 CVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,610 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 99,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,672 miles

Bonnet release handle missing/broken on catch

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front lower arm inner mount to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both front steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 90,670 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Bonnet release handle missing/broken on catch

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front lower arm inner mount to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both front steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Washer jet weak/poor

Fail 15 Oct 2018 90,389 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Damage to outer tyre wall-Front Tyre size 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle missing/broken on catch

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front lower arm inner mount to sub frame poor repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from both steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,332 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 45,582 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,453 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,198 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 59,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,717 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 47,706 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,644 miles

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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 CVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PK59 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

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

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