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PO59 RXC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,728 mi
Last recorded100,728 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 RXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 100,728 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 100,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,343 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 97,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,433 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,978 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/3 not functioning

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 92,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/3 not functioning

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,344 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 90,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,862 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 84,861 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,437 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 79,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,488 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,956 miles

Rear exhaust mount detached

Fail 21 Sep 2015 69,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,946 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre wall cut

rear exhaust silencer mount rubber insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,281 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,241 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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PO59 RXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PO59 RXC, 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 PO59 RXC registered?

PO59 RXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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