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PK59 UUL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,988 mi
Last recorded154,988 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 UUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 154,988 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 139,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside covers/trays seem to have been fitted back on for retest?

Fail 27 Nov 2020 139,217 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached lower arm inner body mounting point corroded and broken away from body (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 139,206 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower arm inner body mounting point corroded and weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body panel likely to become detached lower arm inner body mounting point corroded and broken away from body (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. perishing cracking. outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear loud clicking/ clunking noise when engaging and disengaging brake

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms inner pin bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 139,206 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. perishing cracking. outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear loud clicking/ clunking noise when engaging and disengaging brake

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms inner pin bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,323 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield detached above the rear silencer

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 113,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 93,005 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,068 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 41,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 37,675 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 UUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UUL, 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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PK59 UUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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