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PK59 UTT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,004 mi
Last recorded139,004 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 UTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 139,004 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 126,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 119,351 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 119,251 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 117,938 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 117,911 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,217 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 115,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 106,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,163 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 94,163 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both splitting on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres slightly persihed

Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres slightly persihed

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake disc's slight wear

Fail 12 Jan 2015 67,134 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake disc's slight wear

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,086 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges 225/45/17(91w)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 57,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges 225/45/17(91w)

offside rear brake/ tail light inop

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,647 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UTT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

PK59 UTT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is PK59 UTT safe to buy?

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