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PN59 VCD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 100,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 94,868 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 94,850 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 89,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 89,299 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,933 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 83,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,465 miles

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

os parkbrake low

Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 73,889 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted inner shoes loose inside drum (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,475 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 70,475 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,686 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,968 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/F Tyre Has Slice In Outer Tyre wall.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F Spoiler Damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,601 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 VCD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN59 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

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

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