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PU58 TAY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,137 mi
Last recorded120,137 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU58 TAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 120,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 116,480 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,001 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 105,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,472 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 103,481 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,198 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ally arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 102,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ally arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,982 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side-wall damage

Offside Front tyre outer side-wall damage.

Offside Front wing undershield damaged.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side-wall damage

Offside Front tyre outer side-wall damage.

Offside Front wing undershield damaged.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer side wall damage

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,833 miles

both nearside tyres have outer sidewall damage 225/45x17 91 h winter

Fail 21 Jan 2016 59,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside tyres have outer sidewall damage 225/45x17 91 h winter

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,612 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,338 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 59,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,058 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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PU58 TAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PU58 TAY, 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 PU58 TAY registered?

PU58 TAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is PU58 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PU58 TAY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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