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PN59 VCK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,009 mi
Last recorded176,009 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 176,009 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front slightly collapsed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 176,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front slightly collapsed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 169,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 153,526 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 153,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 138,355 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 125,991 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 125,991 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2021 111,593 miles

undertrays obscuring test items from view

Fail 11 Feb 2021 111,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,999 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 81,850 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,049 miles

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 62,036 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,785 miles

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

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,303 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,104 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 23,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VCK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

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

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