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PN59 VBO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,342 mi
Last recorded80,342 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,342 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,629 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,front arms bushes, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,010 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 69,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,330 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 38,330 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 32,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,016 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,161 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking to sidewalls

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking to sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,649 miles

all 4 tyre walls perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,184 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,637 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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PN59 VBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PN59 VBO, 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 PN59 VBO registered?

PN59 VBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is PN59 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN59 VBO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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