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PN59 VDA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,038 mi
Last recorded74,038 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 74,038 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 71,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,709 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 65,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,084 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,489 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 57,804 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,821 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 52,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicator, both sides (4.2.3 (c))

under tray insecure, but not likely to become detached

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,611 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,454 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,820 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 VDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

PN59 VDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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